Wines made from Roussanne grapes of Columbia Valley
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of Columbia Valley.
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 Washington
Cradle of Washington State's great reds. Dense, structured Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, firm tannins), round velvety Merlot, signature Syrah with peppery notes, black olive and deep black fruit. Also precise whites: balanced Chardonnay, taut fruity Riesling with peach notes. Semi-desert vineyard of 24,300 ha sheltered by the Cascades, loess soils over basalt, strong temperature swings.
What are the typical flavors of the Roussanne grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 21% of Roussanne
- Citrus fruitPresent in 18% of Roussanne
- EarthPresent in 15% of Roussanne
- OakPresent in 14% of Roussanne
- SpicesPresent in 8% of Roussanne
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Roussanne
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Roussanne
- Tropical fruitPresent in 6% of Roussanne
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Roussanne
- FloralPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Roussanne