Wines made from Roussanne grapes of Texas High Plains
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of Texas High Plains.
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 Texas
Texas Panhandle's main AVA (~1,200 m altitude), source of most of the state's grapes. Signature Tempranillo: robust, sun-drenched reds with signature notes of blackberry, black cherry, tobacco, leather and sweet spice, round tannins — suited to the semi-arid climate. Also dense Cabernet Sauvignon, fruity Sangiovese, fleshy Mourvedre. Aromatic Viognier whites (apricot, flowers, honey).
What are the typical flavors of the Roussanne grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 12% of Roussanne
- OakPresent in 9% of Roussanne
- Citrus fruitPresent in 8% of Roussanne
- EarthPresent in 7% of Roussanne
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Roussanne
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Roussanne
- FloralPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Roussanne