Marsanne wines are rich smooth and nutty with flavours of pear peach honey almond and spice. Native to the northern Rhone Valley, France, especially in Hermitage and Saint Joseph, Marsanne offers texture warmth and ageing potential. Often blended with Roussanne it produces full expressive white wines ideal for hearty dishes.
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Australia
Barossa
2021
Crisp Dry White
Regular price
£40.49
Marsanne originates in the northern Rhone Valley, France, and is a key white grape in Hermitage, Saint Joseph, and Crozes Hermitage. It is also grown in Switzerland, Australia, and California.
Marsanne typically shows pear, peach, melon, honey, almond, and spice with a full body and moderate acidity. With age it can develop nutty, waxy, and complex flavours, especially in Hermitage.
Marsanne is often blended with Roussanne in the northern Rhone to add richness, texture, and weight. In the southern Rhone it appears in white blends alongside Grenache Blanc, Clairette, and Bourboulenc.
Marsanne pairs well with roast chicken, pork, creamy sauces, seafood, scallops, and Mediterranean dishes. Its texture and subtle spice make it ideal for richer white wine pairings.
The finest Marsanne comes from Hermitage in the northern Rhone Valley, France. Excellent examples also come from Saint Joseph, Crozes Hermitage, and from top producers in Australia’s Victoria region.
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