Vineyards: nestling between the vineyards of Rasteau and Séguret, Roaix's vineyards are spread throughout the entire commune, located in the French Department of the Vaucluse.
Soil types: "Ouvèze" stony terraces and decalcified red clay slopes.
Climate: typical Mediterranean affected by the Mistral.
Background: in the 12th Century the Order of the Knights Templar built a residence for its Grand master at Roaix and vines were cultivated on its lands.
Following the dissolution of the Order, Roaix became papal lands and under this patronage gained new renown, culminating in 1967 when it was consecrated Côtes du Rhône Villages Roaix.
Area under cultivation*: 113 hectares, yearly production: 3,774 hl; basic yield : 33 hl/hectare.
* Source: harvest statement 2009.
Grape variety mix**:
For the reds, Grenache 50% minimum, Syrah and / or Mourvèdre 20% minimum, other grape varieties of the Appellation tolerated 20% maximum.
For the rosé, Grenache 50% minimum, Syrah and / or Mourvèdre 20% minimum, other grape varieties tolerated 20% maximum, white grape varieties 20% maximum (Grenache, Clairette, Marsanne, Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Viognier).
For the whites, Grenache white, Clairette white, Marsanne white, Roussanne white, Bourboulenc white, Viognier white, other white grape varieties tolerated 20% maximum.
Minimum alcoholic strength: for the red 12.5%, for the rosé and whites 12%.
