Marsanne is a white grape variety, with its roots in Rhône Valley, France.
The wines show medium-full body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to honeysuckle, melon, earth and minerality.
It is planted most seriously in Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph and Saint-Péray.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for prefers cooler climates for optimal acidity.
It blends readily with Roussanne, Viognier and Grenache Blanc.
On other labels it goes by Marsana, Ermitage, Ermitage Blanc and Grosse Roussette.
At the table it suits pan-fried trout with almonds, soba noodles with salmon and sesame seeds and baked eggplant with crème fraîche.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Marsana, Ermitage, Ermitage Blanc, Grosse Roussette, Hermitage.
Bottles to look for.
- Domaine Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Blanc, Rhone, France
- Domaine Alain Voge Saint-Peray Fleur de Crussol, Rhone, France
- Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint-Joseph Le Berceau Blanc, Rhone, France
- Domaine Coursodon Saint-Joseph Silice Blanc, Rhone, France
- Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Vin de Paille, Rhone, France
- Domaine Marc Sorrel Hermitage Blanc, Rhone, France
- E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage Blanc, Rhone, France
- E. Guigal Ermitage Ex-Voto Blanc, Rhone, France
Marsanne: common questions
01.What does Marsanne taste like?+
02.Where is Marsanne from?+
03.Where is Marsanne grown?+
04.What food pairs with Marsanne?+
05.What else is Marsanne called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.