We wanted to know what independent wine merchants thought of Roussillon wines so we asked them! Read on for their top tips. Hannah Wilkins, owner of Vineyards Vineyards was established in 2005 in Sherbone, Dorset, and prides itself on selling fine wine (all sampled before hitting the shelves), trying to... Read More
The Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Roussillon (CIVR) is reaffirming its commitment to the UK with the launch of a three-year promotional campaign designed to raise the profile of the region and support the commercial efforts of its wine producers and importers. In the first six months of 2021, Roussillon... Read More
Roussillon is working hard at drawing attention to its unique selling points and differentiating itself from its friendly neighbour Languedoc. As the most recent UK sales figures suggest, it is starting to pay off. “The UK represents about 5% of our volume and 6% of the value of our exports.... Read More
Roussillon is better known for its dry, still wines and Vins Doux Naturels but some innovative producers are shaking things up, now producing and commercialising sparkling wines from the region. One example is Domaine Lafage, who launched a new sparkling rosé over the summer, a debut for the estate and... Read More
Grenache is a staple in the vineyards of Roussillon. It is a varietal that craves warmth and dryness, and loves long, hot days and cool nights to slowly ripen. It is also well suited to the local soils and can therefore produce white, red and rosé dry, still wines as... Read More
Last month, we put the ability of Roussillon wines to match Indian flavours to the test during an evening of food and wine pairing at The Cinnamon Club in London. Playfulness and open-mindedness were at the centre of this collaboration between The Cinnamon Club and Wines of Roussillon. Consultant sommelier... Read More
Roussillon’s Vins Doux Naturels (fortified sweet wines) are a wonderful alternative to port so why not make them part of your Christmas celebrations by gifting a bottle or enjoying a glass by the roaring fire? The Muscat de Noël is a well-established tradition and the 2021 vintage has arrived! It is the... Read More
The answer is a very exciting evening on 7th October when Indian flavours will be paired with carefully selected Roussillon wines at The Cinnamon Club for a private trade & press dinner. Chef Vivek Singh and his team, together with consultant sommelier Laurent Chaniac, have designed a special menu to match a selection of Roussillon’s... Read More