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Roussanne

White wine grape variety

Roussanne — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of pear, herbal tea, honey. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Compare aromatic lift: Roussanne is often more lifted than Marsanne.
  • Look for pear and herbal tea notes with medium-plus body.

Confidence signals

  • Pear with herbal-tea nuance
  • Textural body with medium-plus acidity

Aromas

Signature

pearherbal teahoney

Common

apricotalmondbeeswax

Occasional

chamomile

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Northern Rhone · Savoy · California
  • Classic styles: Aromatic textural Rhone white · Structured blend with Marsanne
  • Style examples: Saint-Joseph Blanc · Rhone-style white blend

Common questions

Is Roussanne a red or white grape variety?
Roussanne is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Roussanne smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Roussanne include pear, herbal tea and honey. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What is Roussanne most often confused with in blind tasting?
Roussanne is most commonly confused with Viognier, Semillon and Marsanne. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Roussanne grown?
Classic regions for Roussanne include Northern Rhone, Savoy and California.

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