White grape
Roussanne
An aromatic northern Rhône white grape of pear, herbal tea and waxy texture, commonly blended with Marsanne.
At a glance
- Pear
- Herbal tea
- Waxy texture
Recognize it
Full body, low to medium acidity, and a waxy texture, with more freshness and aroma than Marsanne. Pear and herbal tea are common, while honey, quince, and nut can develop with bottle age.
Similar grapes
Marsanne
Similar both are full-bodied northern Rhône whites with a waxy texture.
Difference Marsanne is heavier, lower in acidity and quieter, leaning toward pear and almond; Roussanne is more aromatic, with herbal tea.
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Wines made from Roussanne
- Hermitage
- Côtes du Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Crozes-Hermitage
- Saint-Joseph
- Vacqueyras
- Lirac
- Côtes du Rhône Villages
- Saint-Péray
- Chignin-Bergeron