News from Roussillon

Banyuls and Food Pairing

Tucked away in the south eastern-most corner of Roussillon, Banyuls is a small appellation with a big reputation. Wine production centres on the seaside town of Banyuls-sur-Mer and includes the communes of Collioure, Port-Vendres and Cerbère. Grenache Noir is king in this appellation, providing at least 50% of the blend...
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AOP Côtes du Roussillon Villages

The AOP Côtes du Roussillon Villages is found in the north of Roussillon. The region is crossed from west to east by the Agly, the most northern of Roussillon’s three main rivers, and stretches across 51 villages (communes). Here, it is all about the blend. AOP Côtes du Roussillon Villages...
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Wines of Roussillon announce 2021 UK Campaign

The Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Roussillon (CIVR) is launching a series of tasting and educational activities inviting the UK trade and press to delve deeper into the region’s unique culture, terroirs and styles. Wines of Roussillon is launching a new campaign set to boost the region’s profile in the...
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STÉPHANE ZANELLA, NEW PRESIDENT OF CIVR

Succeeding Philippe Bourrier whose term of office was coming to an end, Stéphane Zanella, as representative of the Trade, was elected by the CIVR General Meeting held on December 14, 2020. Régis Ouguères was elected as Vice-President for Production at the same time. The new management team has taken over...
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Discover le terroir des Aspres

Experience the beauty of Roussillon yourself with this video overview of the region The vineyard spans over 102 communes in the Eastern Pyrenees and covers 4 351 acres. It is a vast amphitheater limited on the East by the Mediterranean, by the Albères mountain range and Spain on the South,...
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