AOC area for sweet, fortified vin doux naturel in the French region of Roussillon. It comprises around 100 communes in the two departments of Aude and Pyrénées-Orientales. It is mainly used for declassified Rivesaltes. The wine is blended from Muscat Blanc, Muscat d'Alexandrie, Grenache Noir (Garnacha Tinta), Grenache Blanc (Garnacha Blanca), Grenache Gris (Garnacha Roja), Macabeo, Tourbat (Torbato) and a maximum of 10% Carignan (Mazuelo), Cinsaut, Syrah and Listán Negro. There is also a version Grand Roussillon Rancio.
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