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The Comprehensive Guide to Marsanne | Wine Folly

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<div class="grapemeta"><span class="pronouncetext">mar-sohn</span><br />
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<section id="intro">A primary blending grape in white Rhône blends that also include Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and sometimes Viognier. A great alternative to Chardonnay.</p>
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<h3>Primary Flavors</h3>
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<li class="flavor-quince">Quince</li>
<li class="flavor-tangerine">Mandarin Orange</li>
<li class="flavor-apricot">Apricot</li>
<li class="flavor-acacia">Acacia</li>
<li class="flavor-honeycomb">Beeswax</li>
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<h3>Taste Profile</h3>
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<div class="label sweetness">Dry</div>
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<div class="body progress-bar body-medium" role="progressbar" aria-valuenow="25" aria-valuemin="0" aria-valuemax="100"></div>
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<div class="label body">Medium Body</div>
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<div class="label tannins">None Tannins</div>
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<div class="label acidity">Medium-low Acidity</div>
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<div class="label alcohol">13.5–15% ABV</div>
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<h3>Handling</h3>
<ul class="handling">
<li class="temp-cold"><span class="handling-value"><br />
<small>SERVE</small><br />
<small>45–55°F / 7-12°C</small><br />
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<li class="glass-white"><span class="handling-value"><br />
<small>GLASS TYPE</small><br />
White</span></li>
<li class="decant-0"><span class="handling-value"><br />
<small>DECANT</small><br />
No</span></li>
<li class="ageing-4"><span class="handling-value"><br />
<small>CELLAR</small><br />
10+ Years</span></li>
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<h3>Food Pairing</h3>
<p>Rich and fruity Marsanne pairs excellently with rich shellfish (think shrimp) and the citrus notes make it a great counterpoint to south Asian cuisine (e.g. Thai or Viet).</p>
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Marsanne

Primary Flavors

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