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Côtes du Roussillon Villages

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Grenache NoirSyrahMourvèdreCarignan

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Place & climate

  • Location: Northern inland Roussillon is the main geographical reference; Les Aspres is a named southern sector.
  • Climate: Warm, dry Mediterranean conditions, with Tramontane and differences in elevation and exposure.
  • Soils & slopes: Schist, limestone, granite and gneiss occur across different sectors.

Grapes & label

  • Colour: Exclusively dry red wine, based on Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan.
  • Blend: The base appellation requires at least two varieties; no single variety may exceed 80% of the final blend.
  • Five geographical names: Caramany, Latour-de-France, Lesquerde, Tautavel and Les Aspres are authorised geographical denominations within this AOP.
  • Les Aspres: A southern sector below the Têt, requiring at least three varieties in the final blend; the two largest together may not exceed 90%.
  • Scope: These are protected origins within Villages, not separate estate classifications or a ranked list of producers.

At the table

  • Assess: Dry red only: judge tannin and warmth as well as ripe fruit. A firm young wine generally suits grilled or roast meat better than a delicate dish.
  • Pair: Try grilled lamb with rosemary, roast duck with mushrooms, or venison with a savoury reduction. Softer developed examples can suit a beef and olive braise.
  • Vegetarian & cheese: Lentils with roasted aubergine and mushrooms provide savoury weight; a mature Manchego can suit a supple red.
  • Service: Start around 15–17°C. Aerate a closed young wine only after tasting; gently decant a mature bottle if sediment needs separating. Neither the name nor age alone dictates decanting.