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Côtes du Roussillon
The Côtes du Roussillon vineyards stretch between the Corbières massif and the Pyrenees, covering more than 5,600 hectares in 118 communes of the Pyrénées-Orientales region. Of this appellation, 32 communes are eligible for the Côtes du Roussillon Villages appellation, which produces red wines only. Within this latter appellation, four lieux-dits are particularly distinguished and benefit from a specific appellation: Côtes du Roussillon Villages "Caramany", Côtes du Roussillon Villages "Lesquerde", Côtes du Roussillon Villages "Tautavel" and Côte du Roussillon Villages "Latour de France", the latter covering the five communes of Latour de France, Cassagnes, Montner, Estagel and Planèzes.

The Côtes du Roussillon and Côtes du Roussillon Villages vineyards occupy geologically diverse soils and subsoils (limestone, clay-limestone, schist, gneiss, granite, alluvial terraces, etc.) in five main areas: the Agly valley (to the north), the Têt valley (in the center), the Tech valley (to the south) and the Salanque plain, bordering the Mediterranean (to the east).

Production is around 175,000 hectolitres a year, of which 30% are reds, 65% rosés and 4% whites, made from traditional Roussillon grape varieties (Grenache noir and blanc, Carignan, Lladoner Pelut, Cinsault, Macabeu, Malvoisie du Roussillon) and more recently introduced aromatic varieties (Syrah, Mourvèdre, Roussanne, Marsanne, Vermentino). Côtes du Roussillon red wines are fleshy, fruity and spicy. Rosés feature fresh aromas of red berries and floral notes. White wines are fine and delicate, with notes of citrus, white-fleshed fruit and floral scents. To get the most out of these blends, let's take a closer look at the wines offered by Domaine Sarda-Malet. In the Côtes du Roussillon Villages appellation, excellent examples of the quality of the terroirs can be found at Domaine du Clos des Fées, Mas Karolina, Mas Amiel, Domaine Gardiès and Maison M. Chapoutier.

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Le Clos des Fées - Côtes du Roussillon Villages rouge 2021

92/100 Robert Parker

(2019 vintage notes)
to decant
to be penned
red meat
great wine

"Haute-couture

The estate's flagship cuvée, it seduces with its velvety finish, hints of oak, and notes of blueberries and black cherries. A fine success to be enjoyed, for example, with a fine duck breast...

Le Clos des Fées - Côtes du Roussillon Villages La Petite Sibérie 2021

96/100 James Suckling

(2019 vintage notes)
grenache
to be penned
game
prestige

"An icon of Roussillon

Already well known, La Petite Sibérie has become a Roussillon icon. Produced from a small parcel of old vines, this Grenache-dominant wine bewitches from the first nose with its notes of vanilla, blackberry or blackcurrant compote and blueberry tart. The palate, with its fine, delicate tannins, is enveloped in a veil of freshness and pleasant character. A wine that can be kept for more than 15 years, and that will leave you with unforgettable memories.

Domaine de Bila-Haut - V.I.T. Visitare Interiore Terrae 2015

95/100 Robert Parker

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17,5/20 Jancis Robinson

game
ready to drink
great wine

"Bravo! (Jancis Robinson) "

"The Côtes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Visitare Interiore Terrae 2015 [...] offers a beautifully complex nose of blackcurrant, cassis, damp earth (granite), chocolate and roasted meat. Rich, full-bodied, unctuous and sexy as hell, it offers plenty of sweet fruit, no harshness and a great finish. This is a gorgeous wine to drink over the next 7-8 years." (Wine Advocate 2017) Enjoy with eyes closed!

Domaine de Bila-Haut - Côtes du Roussillon Occultum Lapidem blanc 2020

93-95/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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89-91/100 Robert Parker

balanced
rich
chicken tagine with eggplant

"A highly welcoming white

"The Côtes Du Roussillon Occultum Lapidem Blanc 2020 (60% Grenache Blanc and 40% Grenache Gris) is a richer, more substantial white that offers an incredible nose of white currants, flowers, honeyed minerality and toasted brioche[...] it is concentrated, medium-bodied and beautifully balanced[...]" (Jeb Dunnuck 2022)

Domaine de Bila-Haut - Côtes du Roussillon Occultum Lapidem rouge 2020

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4/5 (1 review)

93-95/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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90-92/100 Robert Parker

spicy
character
best seller
Gem

"Another fine vintage for this cuvée, which shines with purity and elegance".

"[...] the Côtes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Occultum Lapidem 2020 is peppery and spicy, with lots of blueberry and blackcurrant fruit. Medium to full-bodied, creamy and supple to the touch, with a long finish, could this wine be better than the impressive 2019?" (Wine Advocate 2023)

Domaine Modat - Côtes du Roussillon Petit ModAt'mour 2023

16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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91/100 James Suckling

cold meats
Gem
buddy wine

"Tasty!"

"A tasty, well-composed red, with aromas of black cherry, redcurrant, warm herbs and a little black pepper. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins. Refined, yet with verve and intensity on the palate. Juicy, concentrated finish with length. (James Suckling 2024)

Domaine Modat - Côtes du Roussillon Comme Avant 2018

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4/5 (3 reviews)

2*Étoiles Hachette

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90/100 Bettane & Desseauve

silky
balanced
gourmet
barbecue

"Memories, memories..."

"A long 18-month ageing period in demi-muids, followed by two years' rest in the bottle for this intense Caramany, which opens unreservedly with red fruit (cherry, strawberry) enhanced by a hint of leather. The attack is fresh and fine, the development full, round and delicate, around red fruits and melted tannins. Excellent balance and cellaring potential". (Le Guide Hachette 2024)

Domaine Modat - Côtes du Roussillon De-ci De-là 2022

2*Étoiles Hachette

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17/20 Jancis Robinson

vivid
mineral
cheeses

"The taste of wind on the brush and stones of a mountain (Jancis Robinson)"

"On soils of gneiss and granitic arena, the white grape varieties (white and grey grenache, macabeu, white carignan) are picked "here and there", scattered among very old red vines, then vinified in foudres and demi-muids, before a 10-month ageing period on lees. The result is a wine that is mineral, lively and taut, with discreet oaky support and a pleasant mellowness on the mid-palate, before a fresh finish of lemon and lychee". (Guide Hachette 2025)

Domaine des Soulanes - Côtes du Roussillon Villages Jean Pull 2023

90/100 RVF

gourmet
tapas
among friends

" Gem to share "

Jean Pull reveals a fresh, intense nose of red berries. Juicy, aromatic and greedy on the palate, the finish is refreshing. A superb little canon to discover with friends, around a platter of charcuterie and cheese.

Terres Plurielles - Côtes du Roussillon Villages Silex rouge 2020

91/100 James Suckling

round-tipped
red meat
quality-price

"Best-Seller

"Seductive nose of dark plums, cherries, undergrowth, black olives and cloves. Medium body with fine tannins. Velvety and delicate on the palate. Well-balanced, with creamy cherries on the finish. Syrah, Grenache noir and Carignan. Drink now. (James Suckling 2024)

Terres Plurielles - Côtes du Roussillon Silex blanc 2021

92/100 James Suckling

spicy
fish
quality-price

"Vibrant and delicious!"

"Nose of quince zest, yellow plums and crushed stone. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Vibrant and delicious with a round, well-balanced midpalate. Subtle texture and concentrated finish. Grenache gris, Roussanne and Grenache blanc. Drink now. (James Suckling 2024)

Terres Plurielles - Côtes du Roussillon Domaine des 3 Vallées rouge 2021

91/100 James Suckling

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89-91/100 Robert Parker

gourmet
red berries
hard cheese

"An ode to pleasure and indulgence!"

This wine is a perfect illustration of the Tautavel terroir, combining freshness and stone with smoky notes, red and black fruits, spices and a touch of dark chocolate, all supported by a structure of fine tannins.

Domaine Thunevin-Calvet - Côtes du Roussillon Cuvée Constance 2018

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3.9/5 (9 reviews)

90/100 James Suckling

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91/100 A. Larsson

long finish
barbecue
top deal

"Constance, a real cream!

"Rich and creamy with dark berries, wet stones, tile, white pepper and chocolate on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied, with soft tannins and notes of dark fruit and chocolate in the pulpy, juicy finish. Drink now. (James Suckling 2022)

Clot de l'Oum - Côtes du Roussillon Caramany Compagnie des Papillons rouge 2021

92/100 Coup de Cœur RVF

fruit bomb
fine tannins
new

"Between gourmandise, freshness and digestibility!"

"La Compagnie des Papillons is composed of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. A beautiful expression of fresh fig and wild raspberry on the nose. The palate is slender, with a fine grain of tannin. Finishes with a sensation of white pepper and laurel". (Le Guide RVF 2024)

Domaine Semper - Côtes du Roussillon Famae rouge 2023

89-90/100 RVF

velouté
red berries
new

"This velvety-textured cuvée has already made a name for itself!

"Lovely density of fruit, blackcurrant, blueberry, it remains acidic and juicy, reminiscent of its steep, ventilated origin and its exclusive concrete ageing. The palate is in unison, both dense and dynamic in its tactile proposition. Very attractive price". (La RVF n°682, July - August 2024)