Orange and natural wines have established a firm foothold in Roussillon. On one hand, smaller producers are marrying their approaches to biodynamic or organic viticulture with low-intervention winemaking to develop an ethos as characterful as the wines they produce. On the other, more conventional winemakers are producing orange and natural... Read More
Roussillon’s range of Vin Doux Naturels provides a wine for any occasion, from floral White Muscat de Rivesaltes or Maury, Rosé from Rivesaltes, to rich and spicy Banyuls. All styles can showcase Roussillon’s fortified talent in a crisp aperitif or in a long pleasant and quiet drink. But the qualities... Read More
A panel of UK wine writers have selected the 12 Roussillon wines that made their heart ‘skip a beat’ at the blind tasting competition held in London on 27 March 2024. This marks the very first edition of the Roussillon ‘Coup de Coeur’, a new initiative aiming to celebrate and... Read More
Introducing the Roussillon ‘Coups de Cœur’ competition Wines of Roussillon is kick staring its 2024 UK campaign with the launch of its first ever Roussillon ‘Coups de Cœur’ competition. Designed to highlight top Roussillon wines available to UK shoppers, the competition will award winners across all styles. A panel of... Read More
The CIVR have launched a brand new communications campaign designed to celebrate and promote Roussillon winegrowers’ commitment to biodiversity. The new sustainable development campaign to support agri-environmental initiatives, organic conversions, and access to High Environmental Value (HEV) certification, puts the limelight on the work of Roussillon’s wineries that work tirelessly... Read More
Rarely seen or celebrated center stage, Black Carignan often plays a supporting role in the blend alongside the more considered famous red varieties. Historically a workhorse for high volume production, with care and attention this sometimes-difficult grape can produce complex, distinctive wines with power and freshness. In Roussillon’s dry climate,... Read More
In a region known for its deeply flavoured and structured wines, Côtes du Roussillon Villages sets the benchmark with some of Roussillon’s most complex and distinctive reds. But far from being a homogenous appellation, Côtes du Roussillon Villages offers a patchwork of vineyards, varieties and styles, delivering not only power... Read More
The 2024 Grenaches du Monde competition will take place on 13th May, when Olympics host-city Paris will briefly become the Grenache capital of the world. An international jury composed of around 100 discerning palates and influential wine experts will select the best wines made from Grenache in all corners of the globe. Now in its 12th year, the competition shines a light on producers and regions whose skills... Read More