Why Collioure-Banyuls left the Roussillon CIVR

by Miquel Hudin | 10-06-2025

The Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Roussillon (CIVR) is the body charged with the overall regulation and promotion of the wines from Roussillon in Southern France; a region of 19,000ha of vineyards and over 400... more »

The wines of Collioure-Banyuls 2025

by Miquel Hudin | 05-06-2025

For several years now, I’ve been compiling reports on the Roussillon region of Southern France. When tasting through the samples at the CIVR (the local regulatory and promotion body), there was always this brilliant moment... more »

Skipping on schist – Domaine Augustin

by Miquel Hudin | 10-06-2019

As that almighty crow flies, it’s a mere 12km to the French-Spanish border from Colliure. In reality however, it’s actually 25km of twisty roads that take nearly an hour to cover if holiday camping vans... more »

Going for some Vin’Aquí in Roussillon

by Editorial | 27-03-2015

While there are many wine fairs in Spain, they're generally a spotty affair wherein the winemakers pay a great deal to attend, the attendees have to buy booklets of "drinking" tickets that make each tasting... more »