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2001 Marsanne

2001 Marsanne Wine Details
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Description: A dry, rich Rhône white wine loaded with flavors of pears and melons and honeysuckle floral aromas. Crisp fruit flavors and a luscious mouthfeel makes this a superb food wine, great with seafood, roasted chicken or Chinese food.

Varietal Definition
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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