Marsanne and Roussanne

Marsanne and Roussanne are the only white grapes allowed in the northern Rhône appellations of Crozes-Hermitage AOC, Hermitage AOC and Saint-Joseph AOC.

Marsanne is often blended with Roussanne to add depth and textures to the wine.

Blending the grapes produces rich, deep colored wines with flavors of Pears, Peaches, Melon, Spice, Flowers, and even Roasted Nuts.

Oak aged Marsanne and Roussanne wines are both rich, full bodied and powerful.

Marsanne is also vinified sweet. The Straw Wine technique is often used. Drying the grapes on straw mats in the sun, like raisins, to concentrate the sugar and the juice.