To an extent the unknown cousin of the Languedoc. Many drinkers don`t really have an idea of the fine wines produced in this region of France. In fact you might have more success linking them to wines from Montsant and Priorat in Catalan Spain than with the neighbours in Languedoc. It has also been difficult for the bureaucrats, both in Paris and Brussels to understand the region. They haven`t spotted the talent, creativity and potential of Roussillon and are failing to encourage the quality vignerons to achieve full potential. (CW 23/01/12)