Master Roussillon

Join us for a journey into the complex world of terroir in Roussillon.

This two-hour educational session will decode the landscape and bring to life what you should expect to taste in your glass from the dry still wines and Vins Doux Naturels AOPs that make up Wines of Roussillon.

The winemaking landscape across Roussillon, shaped over centuries, has become a myriad of different soils and subsoils that mean this winemaking area of southern France is extraordinarily diverse.

You’ll learn about its Catalan roots, its Mediterranean climate along southern France’s coastline and the unique topography of the land surrounded by the Pyrenees and the three rivers along which the vineyards stretch to the sea. You’ll explore the vast array on soils and terroirs along the way.

THE WINES

A diverse selection of 12 wines will be presented, enabling you to learn and taste the difference between some of Roussillon’s key AOP appellations including some Vins Doux Naturels, the renowned fortified sweet wines from the region.. Focusing on the unique terroirs of each AOP the wines have been carefully selected to highlight the geological differences and the impact of different terroirs have on the resulting wines.

Digging deep into the cellars to find some real treasures, we’ll source a unique collection of wines, including a few back vintages.

PRESENTERS

• Eric Aracil, co-director exports, Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Roussillon
• Stefan Neumann, Master Sommelier and Educator

This in-depth study session is suitable for sommeliers currently studying CMS and WSET courses or those who want to hone their existing knowledge.