Wine Encyclopedia/White Grapes/Marsanne
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.

๐Ÿ‘ƒ Tasting Notes

Primary Flavors

PeachAlmondApricot

Secondary Flavors

MarzipanHoneyBeeswax

Aromas

White flowersSpiceNuts

๐ŸŒ Famous Wine Regions

Hermitage

France
White Hermitage

The benchmark, powerful and age-worthy

Saint-Joseph

France
Value expression

More accessible Northern Rhรดne whites

Victoria

Australia
Australian Rhรดne

Successful New World interpretation

Languedoc

France
Affordable everyday

Southern France value wines

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Perfect Food Pairings

Roast chicken
Creamy pasta
Rich fish dishes
Pork tenderloin
Soft cheeses

๐ŸŒก๏ธ Serving Guide

Temperature

10-13ยฐC (50-55ยฐF)

Glass Type

White Burgundy glass

โณ Aging Potential

3-20+ years for Hermitage

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