Grape · White
Northern Rhône White Blend
Moderate climate
Typical Blend
About
Marsanne brings body and waxy richness, Roussanne adds acidity and aromatic complexity, and Viognier contributes floral perfume. White Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage are the benchmark appellations.
Typical profile
Body
Rounded
Acidity
Crisp
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Oak influence
Possible
Aging
Best examples from Hermitage can age 15-20+ years, developing extraordinary complexity.
Growing regions
How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.
Food pairings
roasted chickenlobstergrilled fishrisotto