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
After the Turkey and its multitude of accompaniments have been cleared away, most stomachs can feel in need of a little rest. However, the marriage of Roussillon Vins Doux Naturels with Christmas desserts can set the tastebuds racing again. Roussillon has among the broadest selection of sweet wines to be... Read More
The Côte Vermeille takes its wonderful name from the short but scenic stretch of Catalan coastline descending from just north of Collioure to the Spanish border. Its literal meaning is the Vermillion Coast, from the vibrant orange-red colour given by the oxidised schist, which was an instant landmark for sailors... Read More
The love affair between Roussillon AOP wines and the UK continues as shown by the recently released export figures for the first half of 2022. The United Kingdom, ranked as the 7th importer of Roussillon wines in 2021, moved up three places in the ranking to become the 4th largest... Read More
A smaller vintage of very good quality where patience and timely pickings made all the difference. Roussillon’s terroir was France’s most precocious this year. Due to the exceptionally hot weather, harvesting began earlier than usual with the first pickings recorded as early as August 3. This year again, it was... Read More