Roussanne (French pronunciation: [ʁusan] ⓘ) is a white wine grape grown originally in the Rhône wine region in France, where it is often blended with Marsanne. It is the only other white variety, besides Marsanne, allowed in the northern Rhône appellations of Crozes-Hermitage AOC, Hermitage AOC and Saint-Joseph AOC.

Roussanne is a late-ripening variety that produces powerful white wines that offer pungent perfume featuring scents of fresh flowers, peaches, herbs, pears, spice, roasted nuts, and hints of pepper. Wines produced from Roussanne are quite rich and can even develop a …

An intriguing, rare full-bodied white found mostly in Southern France where it’s blended into white blends with Grenache Blanc, Marsanne and sometimes Viognier. Producers of Roussanne in the US produce richer oak-aged wines that are reminiscent of Chardonnay. For this style, opt for buttery meats like lobster, crab, foie gras, and pâté.

Roussanne is considered a noble grape variety and produces top-quality wine. Typically, Roussanne wines are round, smooth, and highly aromatic. They might also be barrel-aged, depending on the winemaker.

Aug 23, 2019 · Discover the Roussanne grape variety and learn about some of its history, what Roussanne tastes like, its origin and food pairings. Plus, learn about the terroir that Roussanne grows best in, what wine styles it can produce and what …

Feb 8, 2024 · Roussanne is a white wine grape named after its skin color (when ripe), a reddish-gold pigment that equates to the French word roux (meaning "russet", or reddish-brown). The variety is thought to have originated in the northern Rhône Valley, where the majority of modern day plantings are found.

Nov 10, 2023 · The white grape variety Roussanne is prominently featured in wines from France’s Rhône region. Roussanne, along with Marsanne, is one of two grapes allowed in the prestigious Northern Rhône white wines of Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, St.-Péray and St.-Joseph.

La Roussanne de France est un cépage précieux par son élégance et son registre aromatique floral et fruité. Elle donne des vins d’une grande complexité aromatique, expressifs, avec une belle fraîcheur.

Oct 23, 2024 · Roussanne wine, derived from the Roussanne grape, is a distinctive white wine primarily associated with France’s Rhône Valley. Known for its full-bodied texture, aromatic complexity, and notes of pear, honey, and herbal tones, it offers more than just an exquisite tasting experience.

Used both as a blending grape and as a varietal wine, it is often tempered by the use of oak. In the Rhône Valley, Roussanne is commonly used as a blending component in the white wines of Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.