Roussanne
The late-ripening grapes can be challenging to grow since they do not tolerate drought or wind well, are easily felled by mildew, often ripen unevenly and produce unpredictable yields. The grape does best in areas with a long and consistent growing season. Used both as a blending grape and as a varietal wine, it is often tempered by the use of oak.
France
In the Rhône Valley, Roussanne is commonly used as a blending component in the white wines of Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In addition to the Rhône, Roussanne is also prevalent in other areas of France, like the Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence and Savoie.
Global Production
Outside of France, Roussanne has some presence in Italy, particularly in Liguria and Tuscany. In Australia, documents dating as far as the late 1800s trace the grape to the region of Victoria. It is now used both as a blending grape and a varietal wine there, to moderate success. California’s Central Coast, which became known in the 1980s for a movement toward Rhône grape varieties, has been a home to Roussanne for decades now, too. Other areas, like Israel’s Golan Heights and South Africa, are starting to increase their plantings of this grape variety.
Synonyms: Barbin, Bergeron, Courtoisie, Fromental, Fromental Jaune, Fromenteal, Fromenteau, Greffon, Greffou, Martin Cot, Petite Rousette, Picotin Blanc, Plant de Seyssel, Rabellot, Rabelot, Ramoulette, Rebellot, Rebolot, Remoulette, Roussane, Roussane Blanc, Roussanne Blanc, Roussette, Rusan Belyi, Rusan Blan
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Yangarra 2019 Roux Beauté Roussanne (McLaren Vale)
South AustraliaIt takes a dedicated winemaker to work with the notoriously erratic Roussanne, ...See Full Review$60 -
Topa Mountain Winery 2018 Bien Nacido Vineyard Roussanne (Santa Maria Valley)
Central CoastGuava peel, citrus pith, light honey and a hint of beeswax show ...See Full Review$34 -
McKinney 2020 Siren White (Santa Barbara County)
Central CoastThis is a masterful blend of disparate grapes, including 33% Roussanne, 23% ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$45 -
Carol Shelton 2020 Coquille Blanc White (Paso Robles)
Central CoastSubtle aromas of peach, yellow flower, buttered toast and sea salt show ...See Full Review$27 -
Quiddity 2021 Rhathymia Roussanne (Rattlesnake Hills)
Columbia ValleyThe aromas aren't fully revealing, with notes of herb, watermelon rind and ...See Full Review$25 -
Acquiesce 2020 Estate Roussanne (Lodi)
Central ValleyA vivid yellow-gold color and moderate butter, vanilla and toasted almond aromas ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$36 -
Alta Colina 2019 Model Citizen Roussanne (Adelaida District)
Central CoastFocused aromas of honey and beeswax wrap around roasted apple on the ...See Full Review$42 -
Est Cru 2020 Clothesline Roussanne (Lodi)
Central ValleyThis rich, ripe, smooth wine is packed with cantaloupe and honeydew flavors ...See Full Review$22 -
Kaena 2019 Hapa Blanc White (Santa Ynez Valley)
Central CoastPeach and coconut-surf-wax aromas meet with Meyer lemon peel on the nose ...See Full Review$35 -
Two Vintners 2020 From Mars Boushey Vineyard White (Yakima Valley)
Columbia ValleyThis is a blend of 59% Roussanne, 25% Picpoul and 16% Marsanne. ...See Full Review$30 -
Simple Machine 2020 AF Leverage White (Rogue Valley)
Southern OregonThis is a blend of Viognier (46%), Marsanne (29%) and 25% Roussanne. ...See Full Review$28 -
Denner 2019 Dirt Worshipper Syrah (Central Coast)
Central CoastThis bold bottling, which includes 2% Roussanne, combines the brawny Paso Robles ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$85 -
Domaine de Marcoux 2020 White (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Rhône ValleyThis lavish dry white showcases the unctuousness of Roussanne against the angularity ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$96 -
Alain Jaume et Fils 2019 Domaine Grand Veneur La Fontaine White (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Rhône ValleyThis is 100% Roussanne vinified in oak. A perfumed, smoky sip, it ...See Full Review$82 -
Two Vintners 2019 Gayle Olsen Vineyard Syrah (Yakima Valley)
Columbia ValleyThis is 90% Syrah blended with 10% Roussanne. The aromas stop you ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$50 -
Margerum 2020 M5 White Margerum Estate Vineyard White (Los Olivos District)
Central CoastSubtle aromas of chalk, lemon pith, nectarine and chilled pineapple show on ...See Full Review$29 -
Domaine du Vieux Lazaret 2020 White (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Rhône ValleyA penetrating strike of honey lends richness to zingy notes of tart ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$48 -
Chêne Bleu 2016 Aliot White (Vaucluse)
Rhône ValleyTasted alongside the 2015 Aliot at the beginning of 2022, this unique ...See Full Review$56 -
Langtry 2018 Lillie's Blend White (Guenoc Valley)
Lake CountyVery buttery and rich, this full-bodied, unoaked mix of Viognier, Marsanne and ...See Full Review$42 -
Château de Nages 2019 JT White (Costières de Nîmes)
Rhône ValleyNotes of smoke, vanilla and biscotti lend warmth and spice to flavors ...See Full Review$25
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