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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Roussanne is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Rhône Valley, France.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for pear, honey, herbal and tea-like.
The regions that matter for it are Rhône Valley and California.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm climates.
It blends readily with Marsanne.
Watch for the synonyms: Bergeron and Fromental.
At the table it suits poached egg, chicken liver & bacon salad, crab omelette and smoked fish terrine.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Poached Egg, Chicken Liver & Bacon Salad
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Crab Omelette
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Smoked Fish Terrine
Also labelled.
Bergeron, Fromental.
Bottles to look for.
- Alain Jaume & Fils Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Fontaine Blanc, Rhone, France
- Alban Vineyards Estate Roussanne, Edna Valley, USA
- Cave Yves Cuilleron Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Digue, Rhone, France
- Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Roussanne Vieilles Vignes, Rhone, France
- Chateau Pesquie Ventoux Quintessence Blanc, Rhone, France
- Clos des Centenaires Costieres de Nimes Roussanne, Rhone, France
- d'Arenberg The Money Spider Roussanne, McLaren Vale, Australia
- Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Selection Saint-Joseph Circa, Rhone, France
Roussanne: common questions
01.What does Roussanne taste like?+
Roussanne tastes of pear, honey, herbal and tea-like. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Roussanne from?+
Roussanne originates in Rhône Valley, France.
03.Where is Roussanne grown?+
The key regions for Roussanne are Rhône Valley and California.
04.What food pairs with Roussanne?+
Pour it with poached egg, chicken liver & bacon salad, crab omelette and smoked fish terrine.
05.What else is Roussanne called?+
Roussanne is also labelled Bergeron and Fromental.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.