Originally from the Rhône valley, Roussanne appeared in 1781 in a text on the wines of the Hermitage. Its name refers to the reddish color of the berries when ripe. The DNA test suggests that the Roussanne is a parent or a child of the Marsanne. Of medium maturity, Roussanne is sensitive to wind, powdery mildew, gray rot and mites. In Switzerland, Roussanne is much less widespread than Marsanne, perhaps wrongly when we know the aromatic qualities and high acidity of this grape variety, giving the wines a great longevity.
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White
Other names: Roussanne
Allogenic
4 HA
0.03%
Aroma Potential
Roussanne is a noble grape variety producing wines of very high quality, fine, straw yellow in color, powerful, very often presenting good acidity, with a remarkable bouquet and aging very well.In association with other white grape varieties, Roussanne gives an aromatic supplement and an elegance that they would not have without it.Aromas of apricot, hawthorn, green coffee, honeysuckle, honey, discreet narcissus, very light saline notes, peony, orris root, lime blossom.
Coffee
Apricot
Honey
Peony
Lime blossom
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