Wines made from Roussanne grapes of Western Cape
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of Western Cape.
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 Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
What are the typical flavors of the Roussanne grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 13% of Roussanne
- EarthPresent in 12% of Roussanne
- Citrus fruitPresent in 12% of Roussanne
- MicrobioPresent in 11% of Roussanne
- OakPresent in 11% of Roussanne
- Non oakPresent in 9% of Roussanne
- Tropical fruitPresent in 8% of Roussanne
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Roussanne
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Roussanne
- FloralPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- CreamPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- GrapefruitPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- OakyPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- PeachPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- ApricotPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- LemonPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- StonePresent in 2% of Roussanne