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11 Cards in this Set
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Where does Marsanne supposedly originate from?
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Northern Rhone
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What colour is Marsanne?
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White
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What grape variety is Marsanne generally blended with in Northern Rhone?
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Rousanne
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Doea Marsanne make light, medium or full bodied wines?
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Full Bodied
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Main aromas of Marsanne ?
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glue, honeysuckle and almonds
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Where in NRhone is Marsanne mainly used
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hermitage,Crozes hermitage, St Joseph and St Peray
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Name a well known varietal Marsanne wine form Northern Rhone
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Chapoutier's Hermitage Chante Allouette.
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Is Marsanne allowed in Chateuneuf du Pape?
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No
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Why is Marsanne taking over from Roussanne?
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Its an easier cropper
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Difference between Marsanne and Roussanne?
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Roussanne was considered more fragrant and refined. Marsanne is an easier cropper
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What is Marsanne ?
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A Northern Rhone white grape variety which gives full bodied, deep coloured perfumed wines with excellent ageing potential
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