Cotes du Roussillon

Cotes du Roussillon is a wine region in Roussillon, France.

Growers build the wines around Grenache, filling out the blend with Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Grenache Blanc, plus one more.

The ground underneath is clay, limestone and schist.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows robust and fruit-forward, earthy and spicy notes, crisp and refreshing and fruit-driven with bright acidity.

Inside it sit Cotes du Roussillon Villages.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, stews, mediterranean dishes and roasted vegetables.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Red: Robust and fruit-forward, Earthy and spicy notes.

Rosé: Crisp and refreshing, Fruit-driven with bright acidity.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Bernard Magrez Cotes du Roussillon Jamais Renoncer, France
• Chateau de Corneilla Cotes du Roussillon Heritage, France
• Chateau Lauriga Cuvee Bastien Reserve, Cotes du Roussillon, France
• Domaine Danjou-Banessy Cotes du Roussillon 'Clos des Escounils', Languedoc-Roussillon, France
• Domaine Danjou-Banessy Cotes du Roussillon 'Coste', Languedoc-Roussillon, France
• Domaine des Demoiselles Cotes du Roussillon Les Pierres Blanches, France
• Domaine des Demoiselles Cotes du Roussillon Marieta Rouge, Languedoc-Roussilion, France
• Domaine du Clos des Fees Cotes du Roussillon Les Sorcieres du Clos des Fees, France

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Stews
• Mediterranean dishes
• Roasted vegetables
• Cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Cotes du Roussillon: common questions

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