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Wine Details
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Description:
The 2004 Roussanne/Marsanne is vibrant and floral with notes of beeswax, honey, biscuit, jasmine, marzipan and pear. The mouth feel is smooth though the 2004 has less glycerin than the 2003 (as well as less alcohol.) The acidity is lively with an oily, chalky, minerally mid-palate. The finish is quite long. The result is a superbly balanced, harmonious and elegant blend that is drinking surprisingly well right now though it has the structure to age well.
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Varietal Definition
Roussanne:
Also known as Bergeron in the french Savoie region. Semi-classic grape grown in the Hermitage-Rhone and southern Cotes du Rhone region of France. Still occasionally incorporated into white wine blends, (e.g: with the Marsanne grape wine), because of its acidity and aroma but finding less and less favor.
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Marsanne:
White grape of the Northern Rhône and primary constituent of white Crozes-Hermitage and St.Joseph it is also a permitted blend for red Hermitage. It produces wines high in extract and alcohol with pronounced floral and almond characteristics. Often blended with the more refined Roussanne for a touch of elegance. Seen as a varietal in the Victoria region of Australia, notably Chateau Tahbilk.
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