Wines made from Roussanne grapes of California
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of California.
More informations about the variety Roussanne
Roussane is a white grape variety, planted on an area of more than 700 ha. Originally from Montélimar, it is also found in Savoie, Languedoc and Roussillon, and grows very well in calcareous, poor, stony soil. It prefers to be pruned short. Roussane is also called fromenteau, barbin or bergeron. The young leaves are bubbled with fine down. When adult, they become thicker. It flowers in June and matures in mid-September. The grapes are cylindrical in shape, the berries are small and turn red when ripe, and the wine produced from pure Roussane is of extraordinary quality. It has a delicate aroma reminiscent of coffee, honeysuckle, iris and peony. The taste of this wine improves with age. It is part of the blend of the appellations Vin-de-Savoie, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône or Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
More informations about the region of California
California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.
What are the typical flavors of the Roussanne grape variety?
- OakPresent in 23% of Roussanne
- EarthPresent in 22% of Roussanne
- MicrobioPresent in 22% of Roussanne
- Tree fruitPresent in 22% of Roussanne
- Citrus fruitPresent in 19% of Roussanne
- Tropical fruitPresent in 15% of Roussanne
- Non oakPresent in 15% of Roussanne
- SpicesPresent in 12% of Roussanne
- VegetalPresent in 11% of Roussanne
- FloralPresent in 10% of Roussanne
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Roussanne
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- LycheePresent in 1% of Roussanne
- Lemon zestPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- PearPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- LemonPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Roussanne
News about the grape variety Roussanne
Gigondas to produce white wines
At a national committee meeting held on Thursday 8th September, members of the Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO) voted unanimously to ratify the change to the appellation guidelines to allow white wines into AP Gigondas. A working group of growers and négociants has been pursuing the amendment for 11 years. The amendment states that white Gigondas must contain a minimum 70% Clairette. Other permitted varieties include Bourboulenc, Clairette Rose, Grenache Gris, Grenache Blan ...
Ex-NBA star Tony Parker buys Château Saint Laurent near Avignon
Basketball legend Tony Parker announced today (17 November) that he has officially purchased Château Saint Laurent, which lies just to the east of Avignon in southern France. Financial details weren’t disclosed, but the move marks a new winemaking venture for Parker, a six-time NBA All-Star who retired in 2019 after a glittering career that also included representing France at international level. Tony Parker’s new property near to Avignon. Photo credit: Château Saint Laurent. Picturesque ...
Letter from… Martin Crozier-Cook, a busy merchant
Martin Crozier-Cook is wine manager at Jeroboams food and wine store in Holland Park, west London. Jeroboams was voted Outstanding Retailer of the Year in the 2022 Decanter Retailer Awards Christmas time is when things get crazy – we all know this from our own experience of shopping in December. It brings out all sorts of behaviour in people. I help manage the Jeroboams store in leafy Holland Park, and I can tell you that a smile and a good sense of humour are absolutely necessary in making it t ...