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MARSANNE A grape that makes fat, rich, full wines and one of the twomajor varieties used to produce the rare white wines of Hermitage and Chateauneuf-du-Pape.In the Rhone it is usually paired with Rousanne which adds finese and delicacyto balance Marsannes richness.
Synonyms: Grosse roussette, Ermitage blanc, Hermitage blanc
ROUSSANNE One of two major varieties used to produce the rare white winesof Hermitage and Chateaunenf-du-Pape in France's Rhone Valley This grapemakes the finer, more delicate wines, while those made from the Marsanneare fatter and richer.
Synonyms: Bergeron, Greffou, Picotin blanc