Swiss Wine Regions

Marsanne Blanche

Originally from the steep slopes of the Côtes-du-Rhône, the Marsanne blanche grape found its way up the Rhone to Valais in Switzerland, and is known here under the name of Ermitage (or Hermitage).

Synonyms: 

Ermitage, Hermitage, Rousanne blanche, Marsanne

Wine Styles: 
A smooth and full-bodied aperitif and dessert wine, Ermitage is a good wine to lay down
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Cabernet will rape you and pinot noir seduces you. ... Cabernet will throw you down and rip your clothes off, and pinot noir subtly convinces you to take them off yourself.

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