News from Roussillon

After consecutive vintages affected by severe drought, the 2026 growing season in Roussillon brought renewed hope to the region’s winemakers. Water was the decisive factor in the success of the 2026 Roussillon harvest. Much needed winter and spring rainfall (over 500mm) helped replenish water levels and bring equilibrium back into... Read More

Côtes du Roussillon Villages Lesquerde was created in 1996, becoming the third in the family of five officially recognised appellations within the broader Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOP. Thirty years on, this high‑altitude red‑wine appellation in the northern Roussillon, has earned a reputation for powerful spicy red blends with distinctive... Read More

Roussillon’s savoir-faire and winemaking heritage are safeguarded by regional AOP rules that act as custodians of styles and help guide consumer choices. If Roussillon’s 16 AOPs provide a diverse palette to work with, what of experimentation, innovation and rule bending? Roussillon is a hot bed for all the latter, thanks... Read More

Wines of Roussillon were the focus of a Sommelier Edit Awards ‘Special Guest Category’ tasting recently; an opportunity for the region to showcase its wines to top UK sommeliers. A total of 79 wines were assessed with an impressive 65% achieving scores of 90+ points. A variety of styles were... Read More

After conquering Manhattan, charming Paris and bringing the world of Garnacha together in Aragón, Grenaches du Monde staged a symbolic and eagerly awaited return to Roussillon. The 2026 Grenaches du Monde competition took place from May 10 to 13 in the beautiful seaside town of Argelès-sur-Mer. This return to Roussillon... Read More

The mood is festive in Roussillon this year with three AOPs celebrating big birthdays. As AOP Muscat de Rivesaltes turns 70 and AOP Rivesaltes and AOP Maury blow their 90 candles, we reflect on Roussillon’s winemaking history and the evolution of its Vins Doux Naturels (VDNs). Our three ‘birthday’ AOPs... Read More

Roussillon is awash with talent. New generations from established families rub shoulders with outsiders in search of the next winemaking frontier and a place to call home. As a result, Roussillon is an exciting melting-pot of talented individuals enthralled by the region’s natural beauty as much as its winemaking potential.... Read More