The best wines of Côtes du Roussillon

Discover the best wines of Côtes du Roussillon of Languedoc-Roussillon as well as the best winemakers of Côtes du Roussillon and estates of Côtes du Roussillon to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Côtes du Roussillon and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Côtes du Roussillon by region

Looking for a good wine of Côtes du Roussillon of Languedoc-Roussillon among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Côtes du Roussillon. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Côtes du Roussillon with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Côtes du Roussillon

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Côtes du Roussillon

Red wines from the region of Côtes du Roussillon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef tournedos with boursin, risotto of coquillettes with chorizo or veal paupiettes with onions and tomatoes.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Côtes du Roussillon

On the nose the red wine of the region of Côtes du Roussillon. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black currant or rosemary and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or dried fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Côtes du Roussillon. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Côtes du Roussillon

  • 2017With an average score of 4.22/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.15/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.14/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Côtes du Roussillon

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Côtes du Roussillon

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Discovering the wine region of Côtes du Roussillon

Côtes du Roussillon is an appellation contrôlée for red, white and rosé wines from the Roussillon wine region in southern France. It covers the eastern half of the administrative district of the Pyrénées-Orientales, on the eastern edge of the Pyrenees. The western half of the Pyrenees-Orientales is simply too mountainous for effective viticulture. In the Côtes du Roussillon wine-growing area is the Aspres sub-region.

This corresponds roughly to the Aspres nature park, an area that forms the transition between the lower Pyrenees and the coastal plain of Roussillon below. Only red wines can claim the title Les Aspres, and to obtain it, they must comply with slightly stricter production restrictions than those in force for standard Côtes du Roussillon wines. The typical Côtes du Roussillon red wine is based on the classic Languedoc-Roussillon and southern Rhone Valley Grape varieties, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, perhaps with some support from their less favoured and slightly rustic cousin, Carignan. Wines from older vineyards may even include a touch of Cinsaut and perhaps even the little known Lledoner Pelut (thought to be a mutation of Grenache Noir).

Great white wines of Côtes du Roussillon

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Côtes du Roussillon

White wines from the region of Côtes du Roussillon go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of lasagna bolognese, summer tuna quiche or spanish omelette.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Côtes du Roussillon

On the nose the white wine of the region of Côtes du Roussillon. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, fennel or oaky and sometimes also flavors of lime, vanilla or white peach. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Côtes du Roussillon. is a powerful.

The best vintages in white wine of Côtes du Roussillon

  • 2019With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.78/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Côtes du Roussillon

  • Grenache Blanc
  • Macabeo
  • Grenache Gris
  • Roussanne
  • Vermentino
  • Rolle

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Côtes du Roussillon

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Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sparkling wines of Côtes du Roussillon

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Côtes du Roussillon

Sparkling wines from the region of Côtes du Roussillon go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or poultry such as recipes of steamed ginger fish (china), cassolettes of scallops or quick brioche sausage.

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Côtes du Roussillon

  • Macabeo
  • Roussanne
  • Grenache Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Côtes du Roussillon

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The word of the wine: Bracket

Black grape variety from Provence which contributes to the personality of the red wines of the AOC Bellet, near Nice. It gives a lightly colored but full-bodied wine that is good with age. Syn.: brachet.

Great pink wines of Côtes du Roussillon

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Côtes du Roussillon

Pink wines from the region of Côtes du Roussillon go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of eggplant lasagna, quiche without pastry or rice and cheese ball.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Côtes du Roussillon

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Côtes du Roussillon. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, stone fruit or gooseberry and sometimes also flavors of passion fruit, melon or saline. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Côtes du Roussillon. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in pink wine of Côtes du Roussillon

  • 2019With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.77/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Côtes du Roussillon

  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache Gris
  • Carignan
  • Grenache Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Côtes du Roussillon

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Discover the grape variety: Rolle

Rolle is a white grape variety of Turkish origin that has become established in the South of France, particularly in the Var region, in Corsica under the name of Vermentinu, and in Italy. Its bunches and berries, of medium size, change from white to pink when the grapes are ripe. The rolle likes hot climates where the soil is dry and poor. On the other hand, it fears the wind and diseases. It produces fat, well-balanced white wines. These wines may lack acidity, but they are still very aromatic and give off notes of grapefruit, white fruit, white flowers, fennel, etc. Rolle is also a good table grape that can be enjoyed both fresh and dry. Present in Provence, Languedoc, Roussillon and Corsica. It is used in the composition of numerous appellations such as Ajaccio, Patrimonio, Bandol, Coteaux-d'Aix-en-Provence, Côtes-de-Provence, Costières-de-Nîmes, Corbières, Collioure, Côtes-de-Roussillon, Minervois, Saint Chinian...

Great sweet wines of Côtes du Roussillon

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Côtes du Roussillon

Sweet wines from the region of Côtes du Roussillon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard) or cream and ham ravioli.

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Côtes du Roussillon

  • Grenache

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Côtes du Roussillon

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The word of the wine: Tannic

Said of an astringent wine rich in tannins.

Great natural sweet wines of Côtes du Roussillon

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Côtes du Roussillon

Natural sweet wines from the region of Côtes du Roussillon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of steak tartare or epoisses fondue (cheese).

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Côtes du Roussillon

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Côtes du Roussillon. often reveals types of flavors of oak, black fruit.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Côtes du Roussillon

  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Côtes du Roussillon

  • Grenache
  • Macabeo

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Côtes du Roussillon

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Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News from the vineyard of Côtes du Roussillon

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Platinum: The 97 point wines of DWWA 2022

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