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The Instacart guide to Roussane
Roussane is a white grape that produces a strong white wine with flower scents, spices, and nuts. The grape ripens later and gives it the silky flavor of the Roussane wine. The wine is a bit different from your regular white wines as it has bold flavors that are often present in red wine and the delicate essence of white wine. The grape also gives a wine that pairs well with many foods, so matching dishes with Roussane will not be hard. Its versatile nature in mixing flavors and aging in the cellar make Roussane a classy white wine to try.
Roussane is found mostly in southern France, and it's blended with other white wines like Marsanne and Grenache Blanc. This grape is mostly used as a blending component to make wines but can also be its own standalone wine. Roussane is blended in the Southern Rhone with Grenache Blanc, where the contrast of sweeter Roussane flavors blend with the crisp richness of the Grenache Blanc. In Northern Rhone, Roussane is blended with Marsanne. Marsanne has an oily and rich texture, while the Roussane adds acidity and aroma.
Since Roussane is a key ingredient in the white wines of the Rhone Valley, its versatility can also be seen when it's used to blend with other grapes to produce the sparkling wines Saint-Peray, Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, and Crozes-Hermitage, all white sparkling wines from the northern Rhone valley in France. There are also well-known full Roussane wines like Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes from Chateau Beaucastel and Sine Qua Non, a California producer known for its expensive Roussane wines. With so many white wines to choose from, Roussane is a Rhone Valley classic that is a great option for those looking to buy a versatile white wine to drink.
About Roussane
Roussane is named after its grape color, a reddish-gold whose French word is Roussane. The current plants are still found in the Rhone Valley, where it is thought to have originated. Given the warm temperatures and extra hours of sunlight in the region, the Roussane grows and matures best here. The Rhone Valley is famous worldwide for its wine varieties and wine culture, so the Roussane has its origins in one of France's central wine areas.
This French dry white wine has sweet primary flavors of apricot, lemon, pear, chamomile, brioche, and beeswax. U.S. producers make a slightly different Roussane that is oak-aged, so the wines have a similar profile to Chardonnay. Roussane can be acid prone if picked too early and, if left too long on the vine, its alcohol levels can be more than 14%. It has an ABV of 13.5-15% with a medium body and acidity.
The grapes of this wine are delicate and need a warm climate. They can't stand the wind or colder weather. These grapes are also prone to mildew and rotting, can ripen unevenly, and produce unknown yields, so it's not an easy grape to take care of. If the season is constant and long, the grape will develop well. Besides its origins in France, the Roussane is also produced in Italy, Australia, and the U.S. In California in particular, using Rhone grapes became common in the 1980s.
Roussane is versatile in the cellar and can still have great flavor with different processes. It differentiates itself from other white wines as it ages well because it has a combination of balanced acidity, minerality, and richness that is hard to find in white wines. The Roussane wine can still be enjoyed even after 15 years of being bottled.
This white wine is quite similar to the texture and full body of red wines. It pairs well with foods like fish, white meats, pork, creams, and Asian cuisine. It also goes well with different hard and soft cheeses. The best pairing is having it with lobster, shellfish, cod, and the south France regional dish Bouillabaisse. Like many white wines, Roussane goes best with fish dishes and lighter foods.
Tips to enjoy Roussane
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FAQs about Roussane
There's no need to decant Roussane to enjoy its aromas and flavors.
Roussane is best served at a temperature range of 45-55°F/7-12°C.