The Rhône's elegant aromatic white
Roussanne
The refined, perfumed partner to Marsanne — bringing finesse, freshness, and floral lift to Rhône whites.
The Grape
Roussanne is a white grape of the Rhône, prized for its elegance and aromatics. Often blended with Marsanne, it gives medium- to full-bodied whites with pear, herbal tea, and floral notes, with better acidity and finesse than its partner — and real ageing potential.
History & Origins
Notoriously tricky to grow, Roussanne was once in decline, but its quality kept it central to the Rhône's finest whites in both the north and the south, including white Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Flavour Profile
Elegant, aromatic, and fresh.
Rhône White
Pear, apricot, herbal tea, honeysuckle, mineral
Medium- to full-bodied with refined aromatics, fresher acidity than Marsanne, and a mineral lift; ages gracefully into honeyed complexity.
What to Pair It With
Roussanne's finesse suits delicate, aromatic plates.
Roast Fish
Freshness and aromatics flatter herb-roasted fish.
Poultry in Cream
Texture and acidity balance rich sauces.
Soft Cheeses
Aromatic lift complements creamy cheeses.
Where the Best Comes From
Roussanne is grown across the Rhône.
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