The white grape variety originates from France. The name is derived from the rust-red (roux) coloured berries. Synonyms are Barbin, Bergeron, Courtoisie, Fromental, Fromental Jaune, Fromenteal, Fromenteau, Greffon, Greffou, Martin Cot, Martin Rot, Petite Roussette, Picotin Blanc, Plant de Seyssel, Rabellot, Rabelot, Ramoulette, Rebellot, Remoulette, Rosana, Roussane, Roussanne Blanc, Roussette, Rusan, Rusan Belyi and Rusan Blan.

The variety was first mentioned in 1781 in a text on white wine varieties in the Hermitage region.
The parentage is unknown. There may be a genetic relationship to the Marsanne variety. It should not be confused with the Altesse, Gringet, Marsanne, Rosé du Var (Roussanne du Var) or Roussette d'Ayze varieties due to some of the same synonyms or morphological similarities.
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