When you start to explore that part of southern France that is within sight of the mighty Pyrenees mountains there are many treasures to happen upon. Remember that this is Catalan country on both sides of the border. Many people here, both French and Spanish, identify as Catalan first. It’s […]
Roussillon
La Guinelle: Amazing vinegar
When you start to explore that part of southern France that is within sight of the mighty Pyrenees mountains there are many treasures to happen upon. Remember that this is Catalan country on both sides of the border. Many people here, both French and Spanish, identify as Catalan first. It’s […]
Mataburro – Great Wines from Laurent Roger and Melissa Ingrand
Mataburro – Introduction Roussillon is the Catalan region of France lying on the Mediterranean side of the country in sight of the Pyrenees mountains that divide Spain from France. Mataburro is the name of small domaine established in Roussillon by rising stars Laurent Roger and Melissa Ingrand. Their wines are […]
The Roussillon – impressive wine region
Roussillon – Introduction Roussillon is the southern-most wine region of France, bordering Spain. Here some great sweet wines and some powerful reds wines sit alongside delicious whites. The region is centered around the city of Perpignan which we have visited many times, but it was only on the most recent […]