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The wines of Roussillon (Paperback)
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The wines of Roussillon (Paperback)
Series: The Classic Wine Library
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Roussillon is always seen as part of the Languedoc region (now
itself merged into the new super-region of Occitanie) but for some
time the distinctive wines of Roussillon have merited their own
treatment. Roussillon did not become part of France until the
treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659 and it considers itself Catalan, not
Occitan. The flavours of Roussillon are quite different from those
of the Languedoc. They are rich and warm. The wines of Roussillon
have evolved, as they have in the Languedoc, becoming more
sophisticated, prompted partly by the increase in the number of
independent producers as opposed to the previous extensive
domination of the cooperatives. As in the Languedoc, white wine is
becoming more important, with white Collioure as well as IGPs from
cooler areas in the high hills. This is the first book-length study
of the wines and winemakers of this stunning region. After
considering the rich history of the region, particularly the
Spanish effect, and explaining the predominance of vin doux
naturel, George moves on to the viticulture, winemaking and grape
varieties and the extraordinary variety of terroirs and soils of
the region. The warm sunshine of Roussillon makes for very ripe
grapes and wines with high alcohol. The topography of the vineyards
of Roussillon is dominated by three river valleys, the Agly, Tet
and Tech, flowing into the Mediterranean near Perpignan. The soil
of Roussillon is enormously varied, indeed some of the most varied
of all the vineyards of France. The viticulture of Roussillon is
founded on Grenache, initially for vin doux naturel, but
increasingly for table wines. And there are other grape varieties
that are more roussillonais than languedocien, such as Macabeo,
with its Spanish origins. The main part of The wines of Roussillon
is the series of chapters by appellation, covering the key wine
growers, with a balance of well-established estates and newcomers,
and also some cooperatives. Rosemary George's The wines of
Roussillon is the ideal companion for anybody wishing to learn more
about this intriguing region and the wines it produces.
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