White WineNorthern Rhรดne, France
Marsanne
A rich, full-bodied white grape often blended with Roussanne. It produces golden, nutty wines with low acidity that gain remarkable complexity with age.
BodyFull
AcidityLow
SweetnessDry
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White Hermitage made from Marsanne and Roussanne is one of the world's most long-lived white wines.
๐ Tasting Notes
Primary Flavors
PeachAlmondApricot
Secondary Flavors
MarzipanHoneyBeeswax
Aromas
White flowersSpiceNuts
๐ Famous Wine Regions
Hermitage
FranceThe benchmark, powerful and age-worthy
Saint-Joseph
FranceMore accessible Northern Rhรดne whites
Victoria
AustraliaSuccessful New World interpretation
Languedoc
FranceSouthern France value wines
๐ฝ๏ธ Perfect Food Pairings
Roast chicken
Creamy pasta
Rich fish dishes
Pork tenderloin
Soft cheeses
๐ก๏ธ Serving Guide
Temperature
10-13ยฐC (50-55ยฐF)
Glass Type
White Burgundy glass
โณ Aging Potential
3-20+ years for Hermitage