
Roussanne
Learn about Roussanne — taste profile, popular regions and more …
Full and silky in body but also charmingly crisp, Roussanne makes a stellar blending grape. Native to the Rhône Valley of France, and still predominantly grown there, it is responsible for some of the finest Northern Rhône white wines. Roussanne adds richness and acidity to Marsanne’s soft, fruitiness, making the age-worthy and highly respected whites from the appellations of Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and St.-Joseph. It has also earned approval as one of the white varieties for Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Tasting Notes for Roussanne
Roussanne is a dry, white wine. Persistent aromas of exotic herbal tea, a full body nearly as complex as a red wine, and distinct apricot and honey flavors make Roussanne unique. With age, these wines gain a more oily or glycerin texture.
Perfect Food Pairings for Roussanne
Richer fish dishes such as salmon, lobster, crab or grilled shrimp work well with Roussanne and its blends. A meal of roast chicken with herbs and winter vegetables is also delicious. Stuffed butternut squash, vegetarian curry and baked brie with apricots are other ideas to pair with Roussanne based wines.
Sommelier Secrets for Roussanne
Roussanne takes its name from the French word, roux, meaning rouge or red because of the berry's pink glow. In California, virtually all of the 339 acres of Roussanne come from true clones brought over by Tablas Creek and John Alban.
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Truchard Estate Roussanne 2019Roussanne from Carneros, California
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- JS
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Qupe Bien Nacido Vineyard Hillside Roussanne 2016Roussanne from Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California
- WW
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Stolpman Vineyards Roussanne 2017Roussanne from Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
- D
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Eric Texier Brezeme Roussanne 2019Roussanne from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Cass Winery Roussanne 2018Roussanne from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Black Sheep Finds Holus Bolus Blanc 2018Roussanne from Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California
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Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Roussanne 2016Roussanne from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
- JD
- D
- RP
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Sine Qua Non To The Rescue Vin de Paille Roussanne (375ML half-bottle) 2006Roussanne from California
- RP
- WS
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Stolpman Vineyards L'Avion Roussanne 2016Roussanne from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Covenant Mensch Roussanne (OU Kosher) 2018Roussanne from Lodi, California
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Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Roussanne 2014Roussanne from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
- WS
- JS
- RP
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Qupe Bien Nacido Vineyard Hillside Roussanne 2011Roussanne from Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California
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Consilience Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Roussanne 2015Roussanne from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
- RP
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Domaine de Lancyre Roussanne 2010Roussanne from Languedoc, South of France, France
- RP
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Bonny Doon Roussanne 1998Roussanne from Central Coast, California
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Cass Winery Roussanne 2016Roussanne from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Parker Winery Camp 4 Vineyard Rousanne 2015Roussanne from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
- WE
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Qupe Bien Nacido Vineyard Hillside Roussanne 2014Roussanne from Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California
- RP
- JD
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Andrew Rich Roussanne 2014Roussanne from Columbia Valley, Washington
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Domaine Sainte Rose Barrel Selection Roussanne 2011Roussanne from Languedoc, South of France, France
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Eric Texier Brezeme Roussanne 2014Roussanne from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
- WS
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Eric Texier Brezeme Roussanne 2017Roussanne from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Cass Winery Roussanne 2017Roussanne from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Cass Winery Roussanne 2015Roussanne from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California