Roussanne (France)

Roussanne is a white wine grape from the Rhône region in France.

Typical Flavors


Lemon
Lemon
Tangerine
Tangerine
Apple
Baked Apple
Pear
Pear

Peach
Peach
Apricot
Apricot
Flowers
Flowers
Herbs
Herbs

Tea
Herbal Tea
Almonds
Almonds
Pepper
Pepper
Mineral
Minerals

Roussanne is a late ripening grape that produces powerful wines with flavors of Fresh Fruit, Flowers, Herbs, and Spices.

Citrus, Pear, Peach, Nectarine, and Apricot are typical Roussanne flavors, with Perfume notes, and hints of Herbal Tea, Pepper, and Rosted Nuts.

Profile

Wines produced from Roussanne are quite rich and powerful:

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
Crab
Lobster
Lobster
Rice
Rice

Pasta
Pasta
Chicken
Chicken
Pork
Pork
Chili
Chili

Pork
Pork
Goose
Goose
Duck
Duck
Cheese
Cheese

Roussanne is very food friendly.

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

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairing:
Rich Seafood. Crab. Lobster. Cod.
Bouillabaisse. Pate. Creamy Sauces.
Roasted Chicken. Fowl. Pork. Veal.
Asian Cuisine. Spicy flavors.
Chinese Dishes. Sesame. Almonds.

Cheese:
Soft and Hard Cheese. Stinky Cheese. Epoisses. Taleggio. Munster.