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Name of varietal: Roussanne

Common synonyms: Bergeron (Savoie), Barbin, Courtoisie, Fromental, Remoulette, Greffon, Rebelot, Roussette, Rusan Belyi, Rusan Blan

Parentage of the grape: indigenous to the Rhone region of France

History of the grape: Roussanne likely gets its name from the light brown color of its skin (“roux” in French). Roussanne is used throughout the Rhone and Southern France primarily as a blending grape. It’s one of the only white varietals, along with its wondertwin grape Marsanne, that is allowed in white Cotes du Rhone besides Viognier. It is also one of the blending grapes of Chateauneuf -du-Pape. In Savoie, where it is called Bergeron, it has a rare starring role in the aromatic Chignin wines. Roussanne is one of the original Rhone varietals that was brought to Australia in the 1880s and is now popular with the Rhone Rangers movement in California. Though it is a notoriously pesky grape to grow, it is still prized for its unique aromatics and acidity Read more »

Barrel 27 High On the Hog White
Winery: Barrel 27
Region: USA » California » San Luis Obispo County » Paso Robles
Type: Table Wines

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Slow Cookers Hearty Beef Stew

Under $2.50 per serving. Your family will love the home-style flavor of Hearty Beef Stew. For a quick start, trim the meat and cut the veggies into pieces the night before, then refrigerate until y... Read more »

Truchard Roussanne Carneros
Winery: Truchard Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Napa » Carneros
Type: Table Wines

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Couscous Chicken Salad

The couscous cooks in a little less liquid than normal, and the broth simmers instead of boils. That allows the couscous to absorb the seasonings while it chills overnight and maintain a fluffy tex... Read more »

D'Arenberg White Blend Mclaren Vale the Stump Jump
Winery: Darenberg
Region: Australia » South Australia » Mclaren Vale
Type: Table Wines

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Salmon with Shiitake and Red Wine Sauce

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Stolpman Roussanne Santa Ynez Valley l'Avion
Winery: Stolpman Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Santa Barbara County » Santa Ynez Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Parmesan Chicken and Rice Casserole

Parmesan cheese adds a nutty, salty flavor. Garnish the dish with a thyme sprig, if you like. Read more »

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

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Chele's Chipotle Mayo Grilled Salmon Fillet Sandwich w/Kettle Chips

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Domaine la Blaque Blanc
Winery: Domaine La Blaque
Region: France » Provence
Type: Table Wines

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Raspberry-Chipotle Pork Cutlets

Compliments of Terry Ward, from Houston, Texas . The recipe was formulated after Terry discovered the Chipotle chili for the first time. Read more »

Hagafen Roussanne
Winery: Hagafen Cellars
Region: USA » California » Napa
Type: Table Wines

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Arroz Con Pollo

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Chateau des Hospitaliers Blanc
Winery: Château Des Hospitaliers
Region: France » Languedoc-roussillon » Languedoc » Coteaux du Languedoc
Type: Table Wines

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Chicken and Rice

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The Black Chook Viognier/Marsanne/Rousanne
Winery: Penny's Hill
Region: Australia » South Australia » Fleurieu » Langhorne Creek
Type: Table Wines

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Eggs Florentinesque

Swapping the hollandaise sauce for a sour cream mixture and cooking the eggs in spinach makes for an easier, updated take on the classic. What to buy: Crème fraîche is a naturally thickened fres... Read more »

The Stump Jump White
Winery: Darenberg
Region: Australia » South Australia » Mclaren Vale
Type: Table Wines

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Salmon Jerky “Candy”

Sure you can freeze your fishing bounty, but making jerky out of salmon is a delicious—and easy—way to preserve an especially good catch. What to buy: In order to get nice long pieces of jerky, ... Read more »

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Bonny Doon Vineyard White Rhone Blend California le Cigare Blanc (2006)

Winery: Bonny Doon Vineyard
Region: USA » California » Central Coast
Varietal: Grenache Blanc , Rousanne
Type: Table Wines
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Philip

75% Grenache, 25% Rousanne Blanc Lightly oaked. There's some eucalyptus character, an some light spice. A lot of crispness to it, yet there's still a pleasant oiliness on the finish, which has a slight mint characteristic.

Tablas Creek White Rhone Blend Paso Robles Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc (2009)

Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard
Region: USA » California » San Luis Obispo County » Paso Robles
Varietal: Rousanne , Grenache Blanc , Picpoul
Type: Table Wines
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EMark

Very attractive golden yellow color. Spring blossome floral aromas. Quite dry and refrehng in the mouth. Some kind of fruit flavor--kiwi or pineapple. Nice acid tartness gives me the refreshing thing. Bit of bitterness in the back. Good, lingerin...

Bonny Doon Vineyard White Rhone Blend California le Cigare Blanc (2006)

Winery: Bonny Doon Vineyard
Region: USA » California » Central Coast
Varietal: Grenache Blanc , Rousanne
Type: Table Wines
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troyconquer

Smells.... like wine! Not blown away but it tastes fine, so I really like it!

Louis Bernard Red Rhone Blend Châteauneuf-du-Pape (2009)

Winery: Louis Bernard
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Varietal: Grenache Blanc , Viognier , Rousanne , Bourboulenc
Type: Table Wines
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zufrieden

With an inviting citrus, stone fruit (peach, principally) and chamomile tea nose this southern Rhone wine inveigles one to drink - especially on a hot summer day. More citrus with just a slight viognier-initiated bitterness on the finish, this clean r...

Tablas Creek White Rhone Blend Paso Robles Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc (2009)

Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard
Region: USA » California » San Luis Obispo County » Paso Robles
Varietal: Rousanne , Grenache Blanc , Picpoul
Type: Table Wines
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vin0vin0

Fantastic Paso white Rhone blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Picpoul Blanc. Extremely well balanced with dried apricot, almond and ginger. Somewhat dry with nice acidity, subtle oak and a long silky finish. Very similar to the 2010 with the diffe...

Bonny Doon Vineyard White Rhone Blend California le Cigare Blanc (2006)

Winery: Bonny Doon Vineyard
Region: USA » California » Central Coast
Varietal: Grenache Blanc , Rousanne
Type: Table Wines
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solomania9

Not much of a white drinker but this one really impressed me. Slightly more mineral and earthly than I'm used to, and the finish has some great spice. Very impressed.

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  • Tablas Creek White Rhone Blend Paso Robles Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc 2009

    February 2013

    Tablas Creek White Rhone Blend Paso Robles Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc 2009

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    Fantastic Paso white Rhone blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Picpoul Blanc. Extremely well balanced with dried apricot, almond and ginger. Somewhat dry with nice acidity, subtle oak and a long silky finish. Very similar to the 2010 with the difference being that the '09 has a bit more citrus and lemon chiffon most likely due to have a bit ... Read More

    Wine review by vin0vin0


  • Truchard Roussanne Carneros 2010

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    Truchard Roussanne Carneros 2010

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  • December 2012

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  • Tablas Creek White Rhone Blend Paso Robles Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc 2009

    November 2012

    Tablas Creek White Rhone Blend Paso Robles Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc 2009

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    Very attractive golden yellow color. Spring blossome floral aromas. Quite dry and refrehng in the mouth. Some kind of fruit flavor--kiwi or pineapple. Nice acid tartness gives me the refreshing thing. Bit of bitterness in the back. Good, lingering finish. US$32.99 at Wine Club in Santa Ana. Read More

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  • Doyenne Roussanne 2010

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    Doyenne Roussanne 2010

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    Bouquet of citrus, orange blossom, minerals, white peach, honeysuckle and honeydew. Flavor profile follows with nice candy wax and honeyed fruit. Great acid and just slight sweetness. Very fresh and tasty!94 pts. 8/12/11 at Tasting Room Read More

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  • October 2012

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  • Qupé Roussanne Santa Maria Valley Hillside Estate Bien Nacido Vineyard 2009

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    Qupé Roussanne Santa Maria Valley Hillside Estate Bien Nacido Vineyard 2009

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    Spicy, zesty nose of herbs and flowers with light citrus. Like lemon meringue pie in a glass with hints of baking spice and herbs. Good mouthfeel and it lingers long. 93pts.9/2/12 at tasting room Read More

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  • Tablas Creek White Rhone Blend Paso Robles Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc 2009

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    Flinty nose with hints of petrol and crab apple. Oily texture and mouth coating. Golden apple flavors along with pear and floral notes. Nice. Tad of funk on the finish. Lingers nicely.90 pts.9/1/12 at winery Read More

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