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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Marsanne - Roussanne is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Rhône Valley, France.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for honeysuckle, lemon, pear, mineral, herbaceous and nutty.
The regions that matter for it are Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Viognier.
Watch for the synonyms: N/A.
At the table it suits fettuccini carbonara, glass noodles with chicken and sesame and pan-fried kingfish with lemon butter sauce.
Keeps for around 10 years.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Fettuccini Carbonara
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Glass noodles with chicken and sesame
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Pan-fried kingfish with lemon butter sauce
Also labelled.
N/A.
Bottles to look for.
- Bernard Faurie Hermitage Blanc, Rhone, France
- Chateau Ollieux Romanis Corbieres Cuvee Prestige Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Delas Freres Crozes-Hermitage Les Launes Blanc, Rhone, France
- Delas Freres Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes-Marquise de la Tourette Blanc, Rhone, France
- Domaine Auguste Clape Saint-Peray Blanc, Rhone, France
- Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint-Peray Les Figuiers, Rhone, France
- Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint-Peray Les Pins, Rhone, France
- Domaine Combier Crozes-Hermitage Blanc, Rhone, France
Marsanne - Roussanne: common questions
01.What does Marsanne - Roussanne taste like?+
Marsanne - Roussanne tastes of honeysuckle, lemon, pear, mineral, herbaceous and nutty, plus one more. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Marsanne - Roussanne from?+
Marsanne - Roussanne originates in Rhône Valley, France.
03.Where is Marsanne - Roussanne grown?+
The key regions for Marsanne - Roussanne are Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph.
04.What food pairs with Marsanne - Roussanne?+
Pour it with fettuccini carbonara, glass noodles with chicken and sesame and pan-fried kingfish with lemon butter sauce.
05.What else is Marsanne - Roussanne called?+
Marsanne - Roussanne is also labelled N/A.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.