Marsanne
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Probably originating in the northern Rhone, Marsanne’s popularity has been increasing in Europe, as well as in North America and Australia. It is highly productive and in the past long-barrel aging produced a wine that needs years in bottle read more...
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Marsanne on Snooth
Foxall
We had this the other night at a restaurant. Usually it's a struggle to finish a bottle, just the wife and me, in one sitting. Not this time. We had to walk it off before we went home, but it was worth the extra hour of...
Michael at MAX
Tahbilk 2004 MARSANNE Opened 29/10/09 Hard to knock this wine, I have been drinking this wine since it was $6.99 a bottle now it’s a little more, but it never fails to please. If you happen to stumble over an older...
Brad Coelho
This subject is near and dear to me. My wife loathes white Rhones, mostly due ... expressions of Marsanne, w/ brilliant minerality and honeysuckle driven flavors. These are also the most expensive, but whites from St....
HondaJohn
Okay ... couldn't wait to let this age more. Floral aromas but some nice honey notes. Nice acid with grapefruit, lime and leche. Developing nicely.
chadrich
I'm a new world vs old world wine guy (there, I said it). But have really ... bottlings and blends of Marsanne, Rousanne, Viognier and Grenache Blanc. Alban and Copain also spring to mind as producers who are doing high...
fiona1605
Pale yellow with essences of exotic mixed fruits small production very special and unusual wine.Absolutely delicious
Robert Johnston
I've found myself recently heading for much more acidic reds -- mainly Italian. ... and southern French wines -- Marsanne/Roussane-based things -- but recently it's been much more Alsace-style (a lot of Pinot Blancs,...
Mid-straw color and tropical fruit, stone fruits, pineapple, mango, and honeysuckle. Fresh grapefruit and light butter tastes. Fruit finish, hints of hazelnut and slight mineral boney-ness, Nuttiness with emphasis on...
David Kohl
Expect honey suckle, apricot and tropical fruits with floral notes in this aromatic, lean, crisp wine with balanced acidity. Pairs with sea bass or swordfish (the acid balances the fat in these fish). Consider this a great...
winescribbler
A magical blend of principally Chenin Blanc with Marsanne, Roussanne and a touch of Viognier. Creamy edged, full, textural, weighty reminiscent of a Pinot Gris but with more of a crisp finish. Very food friendly....
Popular Regions for Marsanne
- Hermitage
- France
- Australia
- St. Joseph
- Crozes-hermitage
- Gevrey Chambertin
- California
- Burgundy
- USA
- Côte D'Or
- Rhone Valley
- Napa
- Switzerland
- Victoria
- Monterey
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