News from Roussillon

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

The Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Roussillon (CIVR) and 54 Roussillon wineries will present their AOP and IGP wines at Wine Paris 2026. Roussillon exhibitors will be located in Hall 7.2 and a full list of participants and individual stand numbers can be found here. The CIVR will also host... Read More

France’s 2025 harvest is predicted to be 3% larger than that of 2024, according to data released by the French Agricultural Ministry early this month (9 September). Not a huge variation on last year’s volumes, but a drop of 13% on the five-year average. High temperatures and draught in August... Read More

Since 2022, Wines of Roussillon have been the proud partners of Harpers Wine & Spirit’s Top 50 Sommeliers, a yearly celebration of the sommelier profession in the UK. This initiative acknowledges the best in the industry, with an emphasis on the quality of drinks lists. It also takes into account... Read More

Roussillon’s 320 days of sunshine a year have earnt it the title of France’s hottest wine region. It has for centuries enjoyed an ideal climate for vine growing, tempered by winds and the influence of mountains and the sea. In recent years, however, lack of much needed rainfall in winter... Read More