The Roussillon wine route
Roussillon is one of the oldest vineyards in Southern France, between the sea and the mountains, in the Pyrénées-Orientales. There you will find a wide diversity of landscapes and wines, from powerful reds to natural sweet wines. The vineyard covers roughly 21,500 hectares and includes about fifteen protected designations of origin (AOP), including Banyuls, Collioure, Maury, Rivesaltes and Côtes du Roussillon Villages. The emblematic grape varieties—grenache noir, grenache gris, carignan and muscat à petits grains—shape the identity of the local wines. From Collioure to Banyuls-sur-Mer, through the Agly or Aspres valleys, the Roussillon wine route leads you to committed estates—often farmed organically—and spectacular landscapes between the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees.
Côte Vermeille
Collioure, between sea and vineyards
Our Three Major Wine Routes
Each itinerary crosses recognised AOP terroirs—from Côtes du Roussillon to the natural sweet wines of Banyuls, Maury and Rivesaltes—blending heritage know-how with today’s viticulture.
Route des Vins du Pays de l'Agly
In the north of Roussillon, this route winds between limestone cliffs, wild garrigue and terraced vineyards. This arid land is swept by the tramontane, offering ideal conditions for powerful, structured wines.
Route des Vins de la Basse Vallée de la Têt et de la Plaine du Roussillon
The historic heart of Catalan viticulture, this route stretches between sea and mountains. Vineyards as far as the eye can see and family estates where tradition and innovation combine to produce fruity reds, expressive whites and delicate muscats.
Route des Vins des Aspres, Albères et Côte Vermeille
Between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, this route takes you to meet passionate winemakers working steep, sun-drenched plots in some of the region's most spectacular landscapes.
Why follow the Roussillon wine route?
Passionate and committed winemakers
Meet wine artisans who farm their vines organically and naturally, with deep respect for their terroir.
Varied and stunning landscapes
From limestone cliffs to terraced vineyards, Mediterranean beaches and Pyrenean peaks.
Exceptional wines from a preserved terroir
Taste unique cuvées that reflect the richness and diversity of Catalan soils.
Responsible, local wine tourism experience
Tourism that supports local producers and preserves the natural environment.
Wine-tourism activities along this route
Book your experience directly with Roussillon winegrowers.
- Vineyard walk and tasting of 6 wines at Cave aux Fioles in the Agly Valley 5/5 (6) from 14 € Visit languages: CA · EN · ES · FR
- Bachelorette / Bachelor Party in the Heart of the Vineyards Overlooking Paulilles Bay in Port-Vendres 5/5 (4) from 65 € Visit languages: DE · EN · FR
- Cellar tour and wine tasting at Domaine Blanc Plume in Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes 5/5 (2) from 15 € Visit languages: EN · ES · FR
- Introduction: Vine, Cellars and Wines at Mas Alart in the Roussillon Plain 5/5 (1) from 9 € Visit languages: FR
- Vineyard Tour and Biodynamic Wine Tasting at Domaine du Lendemain in Fourques 5/5 (1) from 15 € Visit languages: EN · ES · FR
- Visit of the old winery and Tasting at Domaine de la Casa Blanca - Nénu in Banyuls-sur-Mer 5/5 (1) from 20 € Visit languages: DA · DE · EN · FR · NO
- Cellar tour and natural wine tasting at Domaine de Sabbat in Latour-de-France 5/5 (1) from 3 € Visit languages: EN · ES · FR
- Cellar Master Workshop at Mas Llossanes in Ille-sur-Têt from 15 € Visit languages: EN · FR · IT
- Walk through the vineyards and tasting at Domaine Jaça in Céret from 10 € Visit languages: EN · FR
- Vineyard Walk and Tasting at Domaine Torredemer Mangin in Vingrau from 65 € Visit languages: CA · DE · EN · ES · FR
- Discover Local Grape Varieties at Domaine Val de Ray in Tautavel from 15 € Visit languages: EN · FR
- Wine tasting at the estate, vineyard and cellar tour in Cassagnes in Rasiguères from 10 € Visit languages: EN · FR
Explore the wine regions
- The Roussillon Plain
- The Agly Valley
- The Côte Vermeille
- The Aspres
- The Fenouillèdes
- The Vallespir
- All partner wineries
Read before your visit
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The Wine Terroir of the Pyrénées-Orientales
The Wine Terroir of the Pyrénées-Orientales: Geography, Climate & Traditions. Introduction: the soul of wine laid bare. Wine is much more than a simple nectar: it is the expression of a territory, a climate, a soil, and the know-how transmitted from generation to generation. This alchemy, which we call terroir, is often evoked, but rarely fully grasped.
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Black Grenache – Iconic grape variety of Roussillon
Grenache Noir is one of the flagship grape varieties of Roussillon, bringing power and warmth to the wines of this sun-drenched region. Used for both red wines and Natural Sweet Wines, it embodies the Mediterranean terroir.
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Muscat à Petits Grains in the Pyrénées-Orientales: A Winemaking Treasure of Roussillon
Muscat à Petits Grains: The Aromatic Treasure of Roussillon. Muscat à Petits Grains is much more than a simple grape variety; it is a true pearl of winemaking history, a noble grape, and one of the oldest and most aromatic in the world.
Our oenorandos in the Pyrénées-Orientales
Hikes through the vineyards, with a tasting at the winemaker's.
- Oenorando in Castelnou from Domaine du Mascareil in Castelnou
- Oenorando to the Força Réal hermitage from Domaine La Beille in Corneilla-la-Rivière
- Wine Hike on the Vermeille Coast - from Banyuls to Port-Vendres in the Côte Vermeille
- Vingrau Heritage Rally: a fun family walk and wine tasting in Vingrau
- Oenorando at Mas Llossanes in Eus in the Agly Valley
- Wine hike to the Saint-Vincent hermitage from Domaine Bota Nostra in the Agly Valley