Wines made from Roussanne grapes of Côtes de Thau

Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of Côtes de Thau.

More informations about the variety Roussanne

Aromatic and elegant whites, rich yet lifted by fine freshness, with hawthorn, honeysuckle, apricot, pear, honey, green tea, mineral and herbal notes. Fine ageing potential. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with marsanne, and one of the 13 permitted grapes at Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Native Rhône variety.

More informations about the region of Pays d'Oc

Languedoc IGP northeast of the Thau lagoon (Hérault, 6 communes, 55,000 hl/year): Picpoul de Pinet and Terret Blanc as flagship whites (75%) — fresh attack, bright citrus and white flower aromatics, pale colour. Chardonnay, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc and Vermentino as complements. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault in reds and rosés. Lagoonal influence and sea spray, distinctive saline freshness.

What are the typical flavors of the Roussanne grape variety?