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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Roussanne - Viognier is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Rhône Valley, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for apricot, peach, honey, melon and herbs.
The regions that matter for it are Côtes du Rhône, Languedoc-Roussillon and California.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm, dry climates.
It blends readily with Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Marsanne.
Watch for the synonyms: Roussanne-Viognier.
At the table it suits roasted fish, peach-glazed pork chops and french onion soup.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Bourboulenc
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Clairette
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Grenache Blanc
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Marsanne
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Roussanne
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Viognier
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Food pairings.
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roasted fish
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peach-glazed pork chops
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French onion soup
Also labelled.
Roussanne-Viognier.
Bottles to look for.
- Babylon's Peak Viognier - Roussanne, Swartland, South Africa
- Cairdeas Winery Nellie Mae Roussanne - Viognier, Columbia Valley, USA
- Chateau Beaubois Costieres de Nimes 'Elegance' Blanc, Rhone, France
- Chateau de Marjolet Cotes du Rhone Blanc, France
- Clos Bellane Cotes du Rhone Villages Valreas Blanc, France
- Clos Solene Hommage Blanc, Paso Robles, USA
- Domaine Clavel Cotes du Rhone Villages Saint-Gervais Syrius Blanc, France
- Domaine Coursodon Etincelle Roussanne - Viognier, Vin de France
Roussanne - Viognier: common questions
01.What does Roussanne - Viognier taste like?+
Roussanne - Viognier tastes of apricot, peach, honey, melon and herbs. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Roussanne - Viognier from?+
Roussanne - Viognier originates in Rhône Valley, France.
03.Where is Roussanne - Viognier grown?+
The key regions for Roussanne - Viognier are Côtes du Rhône, Languedoc-Roussillon and California.
04.What food pairs with Roussanne - Viognier?+
Pour it with roasted fish, peach-glazed pork chops and french onion soup.
05.What else is Roussanne - Viognier called?+
Roussanne - Viognier is also labelled Roussanne-Viognier.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.