Roussanne

In fact, some winemakers believe that Roussanne is the grape that should always be dominant in the blend.

Ch Lettie Teague 2010

This wine, which features a fair amount of Roussanne, is rich, medium-bodied and beautifully balanced.

Ch Lettie Teague 2010

And the wine is mostly used in white blends, where it can be paired with Rhône varieties such as Roussanne and Marsanne.

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This 100% Roussanne is an aromatic white wine, with floral, tropical and honey notes.

Mary Orlin: 20 High-Low Late Summer Wines Mary Orlin 2011

The greatest white wine of the appellation (to most, including myself), Ch â teau de Beaucastel Ch â teauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes, is 100% Roussanne.

Ch Lettie Teague 2010

This Roussanne-dominant wine might be mistaken for a great Chablis thanks to its firm acidity and clean, almost crystalline character, though its exotic aromas of honeysuckle and flowers are pure Ch â teauneuf-du-Pape Blanc.

Ch Lettie Teague 2010

Made in minute quantities out of old Roussanne vines, it is probably the most expensive white wine of the region, at $175.

Ch Lettie Teague 2010

This 100% Roussanne is an aromatic white wine, with floral, tropical and honey notes.

Mary Orlin: 20 High-Low Late Summer Wines Mary Orlin 2011

Made from 100% old-vine Roussanne, it's rich and weighty but not ponderous — and its exotic aromas of flowers, fruits and spice simply billow from the glass.

Ch Lettie Teague 2010

For example, some winemakers might employ more Clairette for its bright acidity, while others may be big on Grenache Blanc for its power and lushness, while some, such as Ch â teau de Beaucastel, emphasize Roussanne because it has more of everything — body, structure and brilliant aromas.

Ch Lettie Teague 2010