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Marsanne

Marsanne is a little used variety of grape, most common in the Upper Rhône, where it often blended with Roussanne. It is also grown in Switzerland where its name has the synonym Ermitage, and the Goulburn Valley region of Australia. The Australian varieties often require unusually long bottle aging compared to most white wines.

The wines created from Marsanne are rich and nutty, with hints of spice and pear.

See also: List of grape varieties

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Marsanne is also the name of a commune of the Drôme département in France.

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