The white grape varietal Marsanne grows in France’s Northern Rhône region, where it is used to make full-bodied, low-acidity wines with relatively high alcohol and peach, citrus, honeysuckle, almond and floral aromas. Most Marsannes and Marsanne-based blends are designed to drink young, but some premium bottlings from the Northern Rhône can improve for up to a decade. Marsanne is also grown in the South of France, where it may be blended with Viognier, and in Australia, Switzerland and California.
The white grape varietal Marsanne grows in France’s Northern Rhône region, where it is used to make full-bodied, low-acidity wines with relatively high alcohol and peach, citrus, honeysuckle, almond and floral aromas. Most Marsannes and Marsanne-based blends are designed to drink young, but some premium bottlings from the Northern Rhône can improve for up to a decade. Marsanne is also grown in the South of France, where it may be blended with Viognier, and in Australia, Switzerland and California.
Pronunciation
[Mahr-SAHN]
Recommended food pairings
Lobster, crab, entrees in cream sauce, squash
Serving temperature
50-55°
