/ roo-SAN / · Also known as Bergeron
Rich and textured — pear, honeysuckle and herbal tea.
Roussanne is named for the russet colour of its ripe berries. Usually blended with Marsanne in the Northern Rhône and with other grapes in white Châteauneuf-du-Pape, it adds perfume, acidity and elegance to full-bodied whites that age into honeyed, nutty complexity.
Serve at
10–13°C
Glass
Large white wine glass
Decanting
Not needed
Climate
Warm
How Roussanne typically feels in the mouth.
What to look for in the glass.
Fruit
Floral & herbal
Rich
The regions to know on a wine list.
Hermitage & Saint-Joseph · France
Northern Rhône — with Marsanne
Rich white blends
Savoie · France
As Bergeron — Chignin-Bergeron
Rhône-style blends
Classic matches that work every time.
Say it at the table
“Rich and textured — pear, honeysuckle and herbal tea. A white with real weight that loves creamy dishes.”
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