
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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Consilience Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Domaine Raymond Usseglio Chateauneuf-du-Pape Pure Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Latta Lawrence Vineyard Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Columbia Valley, Washington
- WE
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Stolpman Vineyards L'Avion Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
- RP
- WW
- WE
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Yalumba Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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DeLille Doyenne Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
- WE
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Alban Estate Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Edna Valley, Central Coast, California
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Andrew Rich Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Columbia Valley, Washington
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Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
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Black Sheep Finds Holus Bolus Blanc 2013Roussanne from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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J. Scott Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Columbia Valley, Washington
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Jamsheed Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Australia
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Truchard Estate Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Carneros, California
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Stottle Winery Marcela Vineyard Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Tablas Creek Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Donkey & Goat Stone Crusher Roussanne 2013Roussanne from El Dorado, Sierra Foothills, California
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Anne Pichon Roussanne 2013Roussanne from France
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Vie Winery Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Lake County, North Coast, California
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Big Basin Homestead Block Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Santa Cruz Mountains, California
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Bellingham The Bernard Series Whole Bunch Rousanne 2013Roussanne from Paarl, South Africa
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Novelty Hill Stillwater Creek Vineyard Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Columbia Valley, Washington
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Hearthstone Vineyard & Winery Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Patterson Cellars Late Harvest Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Columbia Valley, Washington
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Kinero Cellars Rustler James Berry Vineyard Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Villa Creek James Berry Vineyard Roussanne 2013Roussanne from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California