Winery Cave de l'Abbé Rous

The winery is named after Abbot François Rous, a local historical figure remembered for his role in the Banyuls wine trade and for contributing to the funding of parish works. The current organisation operates as a cooperative cellar, formed from an association of local cellars and organised to promote the wines of the Costa Vermeille; it is historically linked to the development of vinification practices and the ageing typical of Banyuls.

It combines respect for local traditions with quality control: attention to the terroir, winemaking practices tailored to the local AOPs and ageing techniques specific to oxidative wines. The winery also promotes agricultural practices oriented towards integrated pest management.

Banyuls-sur-Mer and the Costa Vermeille, at the foot of the Pyrenees on the Mediterranean Sea: terraced vineyards on schist soils exposed to sun and the Tramontana wind, a landscape that defines the style of Collioure and Banyuls.