Here in Roussillon, biodiversity is at home.

In front of the legendary Canigou, this majestic sentry of the Catalan lands, a remarkable biodiversity flourishes, delivering exceptional wines. The true nature of Roussillon is fully revealed in their inimitable
character.

More and more vineyards no longer compete with the natural landscape, but merge with it and are cultivated with the greatest respect for the wildlife which passes through or inhabits them. The Tramontane reigns supreme here. It’s a dry, impetuous northerly wind that cannot bear the shadow of a cloud in the intense blue sky of Roussillon. Its powerful, vital breath ensures the pollination of a considerable number of plants in the spring and provides 316 days of sunshine a year in France’s southernmost wine making region. More wind and more sun mean less phytosanitary treatment. It’s a virtuous circle bestowed by nature and to which the winemaker pays tribute.

From May onwards, nature sends out an unmistakable signal. Part of our land is covered with poppies. It’s a red carpet that nature rolls out to welcome life. This blood-red wildflower is the symbol of biodiversity. It is proof of the absence of pesticides, provides an invaluable refuge for insects and birds, as well as a cornucopia of honey for bees, life’s tireless workers.

A survey conducted among all CIVR members

*members survey covering 91% of volumes produced in 2022

~3/4
of the volumes committed to an AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL approach

According to a survey covering 91% of the 2022 harvest volumes, 71% of the AOP or IGP harvest volumes from Roussillon in 2022 are committed to an agro-environmental approach.

42%
of volumes committed to organic farming or in the process of organic conversion

42% of the volumes are engaged in an agro-environmental approach.

36%
of volumes committed to High Environmental Value
(HVE)

36% of the volumes are engaged in an agro-environmental approach.

A new, dedicated communications campaign to promote our commitment to biodiversity.

Under the banner “Les Roussillon sont là”, the Wines of Roussillon have launched a new sustainable development campaign to support agri-environmental initiatives, organic conversions, and access to HVE certification, in a show of respect for biodiversity. A large-scale media plan has been deployed to unveil this new campaign to the general public, mainly in the regions of Occitanie and Île-de-France.

Les Roussillon sont là !

The great diversity of Roussillon offers an infinite aromatic palette rich in colors. Their presence at your table is also quite natural.