One of the classic Rhône varietals famous for the white blends of Hermitage, St. Joseph and St. Péray. Currently this grape is losing ground to its usual blending partner Marsanne due to its tendancy to rot, mildew and ripen late. Also one of the grapes allowed in the Chateauneuf-du-Pape red blends of the southern Rhône. When given proper care Roussanne can produce lovely wines that age very well and have aromas of herbs, tea and apples. Roussanne is also found throughout the southern parts of France, as well as in Savoie in the Loire valley where it is known as Bergeron. Fine examples of late have been produced by the collective Rhône Rangers of California.
White
St Huberts Yarra Valley Roussanne 2002 | Yarra Valley | White | |
St Huberts Yarra Valley Roussanne 2000 | Yarra Valley | White | |
Vinum Cellars White Elephant California 2005 | California | White | |
St Huberts Yarra Valley Roussanne 2005 | Yarra Valley | White | |
Edmunds St. John Paso Robles Tablas Creek Vineyard 2004 | Paso Robles | White | |
D'Arenberg The Stump Jump White McLaren Vale 2005 | McLaren Vale | White | |
Chateau Gigognan Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Clos du Roi 2005 | Châteauneuf-du-Pape | White | |
Isenhower Cellars Snapdragon Roussane-Viognier Columbia Valley 2005 | Columbia Valley | White | |
Edmunds St. John Shell and Bone Paso Robles 2004 | Paso Robles | White | |
Domaine Courbis Saint Joseph Blanc 2003 | Saint-Joseph | White | |
E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Vin Blanc 2001 | Côtes du Rhône | White |