Côtes du Roussillon Wine Region

Standing Out From Others

The AOC Côtes-du-Roussillon ranges from Albères to the Corbières massif, in 118 towns in the Pyrénées Orientales (58 square kilometers) in Roussillon wine region, Southern France. It produces around 17,000,000 liters of wines (approximately 80% red wines, 16% rosé wines, and 4% white wines) each year. Three rivers cross it (Agly, Tet, and Tech), the relief of this territory is composed of terraces and hills.

Nurturing The Vines

This AOC’s soils are composed of granite, gneiss, brown and black shales, clay-limestone, clay-sandy molasses, and stony terraces. The Mediterranean climate present in the region is an ideal climate for the development of the vine. Red wines account for 80% of production. AOC Côtes-du-Roussillon wines must come from the blend of at least 3 of the following grapes: Carignan, Grenache Noir, Syrah, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre.

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The Côtes-du-Roussillon red wines are fleshy, fruity, and spicy. The rosé wines are with fresh aromas of red berries and floral scents. The Côtes-du-Roussillon white wines are more refined and delicate with the smell of citrus and white-fleshed fruits and floral scents.

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A part of the important features of Côtes du Roussillon appellation for dry red wines are as follows:

• Soil: Granite, gneiss, brown and black shale, clay-limestone, clay-sandy molasses, and stony terraces.
• Taste: Powerful and complex.
• Wine color: Red.
• Aromas: Fleshy, fruity, and spicy.
• Aging potential: 2 – 12 years.
• Serving temperature: 14 to 16° C

A part of the important features of Côtes du Roussillon appellation for white wines are as follows:

• Soil: Granite, gneiss, brown and black shale, clay-limestone, clay-sandy molasses, and stony terraces.
• Taste: Fine.
• Wine color: White.
• Aromas: citrus and white-fleshed fruits, also with floral scents.
• Aging potential: 1 – 3 years.
• Serving temperature: 10 to 12° C

A part of the important features of Côtes du Roussillon appellation for rose wines are as follows:

• Soil: Granite, gneiss, brown and black shale, clay-limestone, clay-sandy molasses, and stony terraces.
• Taste: Light.
• Wine color: Rose.
• Aromas: Red berries and floral scents.
• Aging potential: 1 – 6 years.
• Serving temperature: 9 to 11° C

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