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
A group of London-based sommeliers recently travelled to sunny Roussillon. We asked a couple of them to summarise what they took away from their trip and what surprised them the most. Here is what they said in answer to our questions: Filipe Bhering Reis, Chef Sommelier at Annabels’ What will... Read More
The vineyards of Côtes du Roussillon Villages Les Aspres are dominated by views of Mont Canigou – the second-highest, and perhaps most iconic peak, in the region. This is the newest of the appellation’s designated villages, gaining official recognition in 2017. Les Aspres means “rough” or “arid” in native Catalan... Read More
Having always been defined by its diversity, IGP Côtes Catalanes became an official appellation in October 2002. The combination of a multitude of terroirs, a great range of authorised varietals, and the passion of wine growers have given rise to wines with elegance and authenticity. The appellation is a perfect... Read More
Research and Experimental Development in Roussillon set to enter new phase with new ‘Vinopole’ status for viticulture and winemaking research centre. The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Roussillon (CIVR) has owned the station viti-vinicole of Tresserre since 1974. It was one of the first French wine councils to own a pole for... Read More