Marsanne (France)

Marsanne is the most popular grape in the Northern Rhône region.

Typical Flavors


Lemon
Lemon		 Tangerine
Tangerine		 Apple
Baked Apple		 Pear
Pear

Peach
Peach		 Melon
Melon		 Dried Fruit
Dried
Fruit		 Almonds
Almonds

Herbal Tea
Herbal Tea		 Flowers
Flowers		 Spices
Spices		 Mineral
Minerals

Citrus, Pear, Peach, and Melon are typical Marsanne flavors, with Almond, Rosted Nuts, Honey and Floral notes, and hints of Herbal Tea and Spices.

Profile

Wines produced from Marsanne are quite rich and can develop a silky, exotic, oily texture.

SUGARDry
BODYMedium - Full
FRUITMedium
ACIDITYMedium - Low
Serving temperature:
8-10°C (46-50°F)
Oaked 10-12°C (50-54°F)

Food Pairing


Fish
Fish		 Seafood
Seafood		 Shrimps
Shrimps		 Lobster
Lobster

Pasta
Pasta		 Rice
Rice		 Chicken
Chicken		 Chili
Chili

Pork
Pork		 Goose
Goose		 Duck
Duck		 Cheese
Cheese

Marsanne is very food friendly.

It pairs well with Rich Seafood, Creamy Sauces, Chicken, Asian Cuisine, and Spicy Flavors.

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairing:
Clams. Mussels. Shrimps. Crab. Lobster.
Rich Seafood. Fish Stew. Paella.
Creamy Pasta. Creamy Sauces.
Poultry. Fowl. Chicken. Turkey. Pork. Veal.
French. Asian. Thai. Chinese Dishes.
Sesame. Almonds. Spicy flavors.

Cheese:
Stinky Cheese. Epoisses. Taleggio. Munster.