Insider's Guide: Marsanne vs Roussanne - Great Whites of the Northern Rhône

With Matt Walls
Tuesday May 6 2025

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Summary

When most people think of the great grapes of the Northern Rhone they’ll think Syrah and Viognier. But we really shouldn’t overlook these other two fine varieties - they are responsible for white Hermitage after all! In this session Matt Walls shares everything you need to know, from how they behave in the vineyard to how you taste the difference, and which regions are producing the finest examples.

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