News from Roussillon

To mark International Woman’s Day on 8th March 2023, we wanted to celebrate the women of Roussillon who contribute so much to winemaking in the region. Their stories, personalities and passions mirror the complexity and nuances found across Roussillon’s terroirs. Here we catch up with two of Roussillon’s dynamic winemakers... Read More

Wines of Roussillon are delighted to be exhibiting at the London Wine Fair 2023. 8 producers will present an exciting range of still dry wines and Vins Doux Naturels (fortified sweet wines) from Roussillon and shine a light on the region’s extraordinary patchwork of micro-terroirs. With 14 AOP and 2... Read More

Decanter Magazine published the results of its white Roussillon panel tasting last month. With 1 Outstanding, 31 Highly recommended and 51 Commended wines, Roussillon whites showed their versatility and potential. Rosemary George MW, Justin Howard-Sneyd MW and Daphne Teremetz reviewed 84 whites from AOPs Côtes du Roussillon and Collioure, IGP... Read More

Few regions can match Roussillon for its range of topographies and micro-terroirs. The geological turmoil that created the Pyrenees led to a patchwork of soils ranging from limestone and sand to granite and gneiss. One soil type, much-prized in the wine world, is found in abundance – schist. Schist is... Read More