Roussillon lies between the Pyrenees, the Mediterranean and Catalonia in France. Grenache and Carignan lead many reds, while Macabeu and Grenache Gris are white grapes used in still and fortified wines. Soils include schist and limestone. Banyuls, Maury and Rivesaltes are associated with vin doux naturel, sweet wines made by adding grape spirit during fermentation. Calce, Vingrau and the Agly valley also make dry wines. On the Côte Vermeille, terraces above the sea supply the wines of Collioure and Banyuls. Some wines have stony, salty or herbal notes.
2 named areas
Inside the region
Explore the wine-growing areas of Roussillon.
- 01Côte Vermeille2 producersCôte Vermeille is a coastal part of Roussillon, with steep schist terraces above the Mediterranean. Collioure dry wines and Banyuls fortified Grenache share these sea-facing slopes around Collioure and Banyuls-sur-Mer.
- 02Interior Roussillon3 producersInterior Roussillon runs from Calce and Vingrau through the Agly valley to Maury and Rivesaltes. Schist, limestone and old vines shape dry Grenache and Carignan wines alongside the fortified traditions of Maury and Rivesaltes.
Producer profiles
Producer profiles
Every producer profiled in Roussillon so far.
- Domaine de la RectorieDomaine de la Rectorie in Banyuls-sur-Mer presents fortified Banyuls alongside dry red and white wines from Collioure and VdP d’Oc.
- Domaine MatassaDomaine Matassa farms certified organic vineyards in Calce, with Grenache, Macabeu and Carignan wines shaped by infusion and concrete.