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Common synonyms: Avilleran, Champagne Piacentina, Ermitage, Grosse Roussette, Hermitage, Johannisberg, Marsan Belyi, Marsanne Blanche, Metternich, Rhin, Rousseau, Roussette de Sainte-Peray, Roussette Grosse, Seme du Rhin, White Hermitage, Zrmitazh

Parentage of the grape: Unknown

History of the grape: Marsanne is native to the northern Rhone valley in France. There, it was the traditional blending partner of Roussanne, but has slowly been taking over because of its greater reliability. It is becoming the primary variety in appellations such as St-Joseph, St-Peray, and Crozes-Hermitage. The role of Roussanne had been to bring acidity to the blend, since Marsanne can be flabby, but when grown in the right place, picked at the right time, and not overcropped, Marsanne can produce balanced wines. This variety also produces excellent wines in Switzerland and in nearby Savoie, where it is known as Grosse Roussette. Marsanne is used in blends throughout the Languedoc, but is not one of the varieties Read more »

Cave de Tain Crozes-Hermitage White
Winery: Cave de Tain
Region: France » Rhône » Northern Rhône » Crozes-hermitage
Type: Table Wines

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Chicken Stir-Fry

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Tahbilk Marsanne Nagambie Lakes
Winery: Tahbilk Pty Ltd
Region: Australia » Victoria » Central Victoria » Nagambie Lakes
Type: Table Wines

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Risotto with Radicchio

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Qupé Marsanne Santa Ynez Valley
Winery: Qupé
Region: USA » California » Santa Barbara County » Santa Ynez Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Classic Tzatziki

A traditional Greek dip and gyro condiment, this tzatziki recipe also makes a tasty topping for sandwiches and even hamburgers. Serve with pita wedges or crudités. Read more »

Tahbilk Marsanne Nagambie Lakes
Winery: Tahbilk Pty Ltd
Region: Australia » Victoria » Central Victoria » Nagambie Lakes
Type: Table Wines

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Sweet Vermouth Chicken

Look for bottled roasted chestnuts at gourmet and specialty markets. Garnish with fresh tarragon sprigs. Read more »

Treana White
Winery: Treana Winery
Region: USA » California » Central Coast
Type: Table Wines

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Shrimp Cakes with Carrot Slaw

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Krupp Brothers Estates Marsanne Napa Valley Black Bart Stagecoach Vineyard
Winery: Krupp Brothers Estates
Region: USA » California » Napa
Type: Table Wines

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Mustard-Tarragon Roast Chicken with Egg Noodles

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Tablas Creek White Rhone Blend Paso Robles Côtes de Tablas Blanc
Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard
Region: USA » California » San Luis Obispo County » Paso Robles
Type: Table Wines

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Carrot-Celery Slaw with Yogurt Dressing

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Chapoutier Crozes Hermitage Blanc les Meysonniers
Winery: M. Chapoutier
Region: France » Rhône » Northern Rhône » Crozes-hermitage
Type: Table Wines

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Caribbean Chicken Breasts

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Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph Blanc le Lombard
Winery: Domaine Yves Cuilleron
Region: France » Rhône » Northern Rhône » St. Joseph
Type: Table Wines

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Sausage, Escarole, and White Bean Ragout

The flavorful sausage and bold escarole are filling additions to this French-accented stew. Substitute mustard greens to mimic the bitter flavor of escarole, or use spinach for milder flavor. Serve... Read more »

Chapoutier Estate Crozes-Hermitage les Meysonniers Blanc Marsanne
Winery: M. Chapoutier
Region: France » Rhône » Northern Rhône » Crozes-hermitage
Type: Table Wines

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Chimichurri Romaine Spoons

These fresh mini salads have the tangy, garlicky flavor of Argentine chimichurri sauce. Prep Time: 20 minutes. Read more »

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Top 15 Syrahs for Grilling

Carnivores and grillers, a few reasons to love Syrah: it’s a fantastic wine for pairing with any roasted meats, especially red meats like beef and lamb, as well as wild game. It is often peppery and sometimes smoky, with a roasted fruit and/or roasted ...

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Art and Music and Wine

Last week in the Snooth forums, Philip linked to a BBC news article that reported on a recent University study that claims background music has an impact on how we taste (or appreciate) wine. The study was commissioned by Aurelio Mo...

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D'Arenberg White Rhone Blend Mclaren Vale the Hermit Crab (2007)

Winery: Darenberg
Region: Australia » South Australia » Mclaren Vale
Varietal: Marsanne
Type: Table Wines
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jasonkauf

Love the apple with a little shimmer of oak in here. Strong but not overpowering and some nice weight to it along with some quirky fruit notes.

Domaine des Cretes Marsanne Rousanne Vin de Pays d'Oc (2009)

Winery: Domaine des Crêtes
Region: France » Languedoc-roussillon » Vin de Pays d'Oc
Varietal: Roussanne , Marsanne
Type: Table Wines
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winescribbler

a full, rounded little number. A richness initially with citrus/lemon flavours, tempered by a nice slew of acidity and a herb-dominated finish. A little barrel-fermentation adds an interesting complexity. Not the most complex or textural wine but an ab...

Domaine Lafage White Blend Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes Côte Est (2008)

Winery: Domaine Lafage
Region: France » Languedoc-roussillon » Roussillon » Vin de Pays Des Côtes Catalanes
Varietal: Grenache Blanc , Chardonnay , Marsanne
Type: Table Wines
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MrRiesling

Enjoyed this wine on a hot summer evening with some asian food. Nose: apricot, citrus Palate: citrus, sour apple, dry (reminds me a bit of german Riesling).

Lionheart Wines White Rhone Blend Russian River Valley Saralee's Vineyard (2007)

Winery: Lionheart Wines
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Russian River Valley
Varietal: Marsanne , Roussanne , Viognier
Type: Table Wines
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dynowine

Excellent California white rhone, made in a rhone style with a touch of California terroir. Would pair well with Summer outdoor cuisine, e.g. seafood, avocado on crackers, lime chicken. Pop and pour. Tested at 58 deg F. Improved with air time. Nos...

Tahbilk Marsanne Nagambie Lakes (2008)

Winery: Tahbilk Pty Ltd
Region: Australia » Victoria » Central Victoria » Nagambie Lakes
Varietal: Marsanne
Type: Table Wines
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zufrieden

I admit to being somewhat of a scrounge at "bin end" sales and in a recent scrounge came across the well-respected Tahbilk Marsanne (vines date to 1927). This amazing value could not be passed up; unbelievably, the wine remains slightly backward but w...

Halter Ranch White Rhone Blend Paso Robles Cotes de Paso Blanc (2010)

Winery: Halter Ranch Vineyard
Region: USA » California » San Luis Obispo County » Paso Robles
Varietal: Grenache Blanc , Marsanne , Picpoul , Roussanne
Type: Table Wines
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EMark

Nice clear straw color. It really is straw color--a faint tint of orange. Very floral, fruity nose--I don't smell honey, but I think of honey. Pretty neutral on the tip of the tongue. Things don't start to happen until further back. I get some fru...

Tahbilk Marsanne Nagambie Lakes (2004)

Winery: Tahbilk Pty Ltd
Region: Australia » Victoria » Central Victoria » Nagambie Lakes
Varietal: Marsanne
Type: Table Wines
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darby

Still young and coming along nicely. Maybe it needs a few more years yet, maybe another 5. Scored well in the AWWS 2008 and named in Darby's Top Ten wines of 2008.

Poacher's Ridge Great Southern Marsanne (2004)

Winery: Poacher's Ridge
Region: Australia » Western Australia » South West Australia » Great Southern
Varietal: Marsanne
Type: Table Wines
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Philip

An acidic wine, but softened by good fruits - peaches and other soft stone fruit. Good long finish.

D'Arenberg White Rhone Blend Mclaren Vale the Hermit Crab (2007)

Winery: Darenberg
Region: Australia » South Australia » Mclaren Vale
Varietal: Marsanne
Type: Table Wines
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JohnnyRocketts

Really liked this one. Dry, medium bodied, green melon, hint of bananas, long finish

Ermitage Blanc 'Le Meal' (1998)

Winery: M. Chapoutier
Region: France » Rhône » Northern Rhône » Hermitage
Varietal: Marsanne
Type: Table Wines
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winehaze

This is one of my favorite wines tasted in the history of my tastings. The nose is hugely mineral, with ripe apricots, and lanolin. This wine gets better and better the warmer it gets and as a matter of fact...I recommend you serve it at room tempera...

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