In the far south of Occitanie lies the Catalan Country . It is the birthplace of the Côtes du Roussillon wine region, which radiates out from Perpignan. The wine-growing area is nestled against the Albères massif, the last segment of the Pyrenees beyond which Spain extends. To the north, the appellation borders the vineyards of Fitou and Corbières . To the west, the silhouette of Mount Canigou dominates the landscape from its 2785-meter summit. Originating in these surrounding mountains, the Agly, Têt, and Tech rivers irrigate the region before flowing eastward to the sea. The Côtes du Roussillon vineyard thus presents itself as a vast amphitheater open to the Mediterranean, facing the rising sun. This is the setting of the Catalan Country, which produces the southernmost wines of southern France. They come from vineyards that climb terraces and hills before extending onto the coastal plateau. The climate, typically Mediterranean, is particularly windy. The intensity of the sunshine, modulated by local winds, contributes to making this vineyard ideal for producing powerful and aromatic wines. Available in red, white, and rosé, they draw on grape varieties that are hallmarks of the region: Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Macabeu, Roussanne, and Marsanne.
In the heart of the Côtes du Roussillon, several appellations are distributed, the distinction of which is based on their specific terroir characteristics, such as: Côtes du Roussillon les Aspres , Collioure and Banyuls grand Cru , Côtes du Roussillon Villages , Rivesaltes , Muscat de Rivesaltes , etc.
Côtes du Roussillon vineyards and winegrowers
Terres des Templiers
Terrassous vineyards
VICA, the Catalan winegrowers
Chateau Montana
Mas Camps
Dom brial
Clos Castell
Domaine Saint-Thomas
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The specifications for the Côtes du Roussillon appellation.