News from Roussillon

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

Rumour has it, that if you ask people in the know to name the most promising white wine variety in Roussillon, Grenache Gris is likely to be their answer. So, what does Grenache Blanc’s pink-skinned cousin has to offer that others don’t? Traditionally co-planted alongside the other Grenaches (blanc &... Read More

The 13th edition of Grenaches du Monde was held on May 5 and 6 in Cariñena, the European city of wine and Zaragoza, the world capital of grenache. 700 wines from 6 countries and over 50 appellations took part in this annual competition to recognise/uncover the very best Grenache wines.... Read More

UK independent merchants have their fingers on the wine drinking pulse of the nation. As the second biggest wine selling country to the independent sector, France is a source of timeless classics and value regional offerings.  So where does that leave Roussillon and its fiercely independent winemaking style? Wines of... Read More

Dishing the dirt on Roussillon’s Terroirs A series of educational masterclasses, developed in partnership with Sommelier Edit, brings insights into the terroirs and flavour profiles of Roussillon’s top AOPs and IGPs. The first masterclass, presented by Stefan Neumann MS and the CIVR’s Eric Aracil, took place in London in March.... Read More

Back from a trip in Roussillon sommeliers Stefan Neumann MS and Sonal Clare are buzzing about the region. Here is what they want you to know:  1. Roussillon is not Languedoc “It [Roussillon] has always been a region associated with great value (cheap) but linked with the Languedoc.  It also... Read More