The Roussillon is a giant wine-producing region in the south of France. With the Languedoc, it produces something like a quarter of France’s total wine output. Culturally, the region is Catalan -- it is just across the Pyrenees from Spain’s Cataluña region. Some of the best wines from this region are dessert wines. Muscat de Rivesaltes has been famous since the 14th century. Maury and Banyuls are some otehr excellent dessert wines from the region. The Roussillon also produces plenty of ripe, southerly dry red wine, with Grenache acting as the main variety, and a little white.
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Roussillon on Snooth
May 2013
Cabernet 63%, Merlot 19%, Malbec 18%Alcohol by volume: 13.5% Read More
May 2013
Some apply aromas and some hints of soil, Very light and refreshing on the palate. Some stone fruit flavors compete with some minerality. There is certainly nothing to object to, here. Similarly, it is not a terribly exciting wine. A good picnic wine, though. US$8.99 at Total Wines. Read More
May 2013
The wine is a brooding dark color in the glass, and the nose is a pleasant combination of blackberry, cocoa powder and a hint of coffee. The taste is somewhat less fruity than I would have expected given the nose, but it was quite nice, with initial flavors of tart cherry and black currant, which gave way to some chalky earth and green herbs mi... Read More
May 2013
Soapy, with long finish of melon. [From "Thankgiving Favorites" at Bin 105, Lincoln NE, 11 November 2012.] Read More
May 2013
A blend of white Côtes du Rhône and white Châteauneuf-du-Pape, north and south grapes. Tropical aroma, tastes of pineapple. ["Rhone/Costieries de Nimes" at Bin 105, Lincoln NE, 20 April 2013.] Read More
May 2013
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April 2013
Acidic. Not too heavy. Worked really great for cooking. Lighter for a chardonnay, but I probably wouldn't buy it again. Read More
April 2013
The Merlot fruit tastes of black cherry and raspberry. Good acidity present with spice in the finish. Finish is short but wine is balanced. Not a very complex wine but good tasting. Read More
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All (well OK, not all...) you need to know on things Roussillon here http://www.winewriting.com
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