AOP Côtes du Roussillon Villages

The Côtes du Roussillon Villages is reserved exclusively for red wines produced in 32 communes north of the Pyrenees Orientales. This vineyard if located along the banks of the Agly, the Verdouble and Maury and is most often grown on the terrace or on steep slopes. The vineyard of AOC Côtes du Roussillon Villages is 1325 hectares, cultivated by 491 farmers and represented by 91 individual wineries and 21 wine cooperatives. The wines of the Cotes du Roussillon Villages are exclusively red wines, the assembly must contain at least three varieties from this list: Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache Noir, Lledoner pelut, Mourvèdre and Syrah finally. Very dry soil and climate give a very specific production for AOC Côtes du Roussillon Villages low yield but high quality supple tannins. The wines are fruity and generous, often with notes of licorice.