Les Abelles is a red produced by Terres des Templiers in Collioure, Roussillon, France. Made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Collioure
Region: Roussillon
Country: France
Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Collioure rouge from the Templiers co-operative's schist terraces above the Vermilion coast — GSM with dark cherry, garrigue and a warm saline edge, the dry-wine sibling of Banyuls grown on the same slopes. Medium weight with supple southern tannin.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Roussillon, France
Roussillon — a warm, mountainous region in the far south of France, hugging the Mediterranean coast and the Spanish border near the eastern Pyrenees.
Grenache
Grenache is a red grape that originated in the Aragón region of Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and it is widely grown across the Mediterranean.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre is a red grape of Spanish origin, at home around Valencia and Murcia, where it is called Monastrell.
More wines
From Terres des Templiers
- Au cœur du sein — Terres des Templiers, Banyuls Rosé - Appellation d'Origine Protégée
- Cuvée Saint-Michel — Terres des Templiers, Collioure
- Grand Cru La Serra — Terres des Templiers, Banyuls Grand Cru
- Rimage Terre des Oms — Terres des Templiers, Banyuls
More red wines from Roussillon
- Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Villages — Michel Chapoutier, Côtes du Roussillon Villages
- Château Mauleon — Château Mauleon, Côtes du Roussillon Villages
- Château des Abelles — Cellier des Templiers, Collioure
- Colline Matisse — Le Dominicain, Collioure
Frequently asked questions
Where is Les Abelles from?
Les Abelles is produced by Terres des Templiers in Collioure, Roussillon, France.
What grapes are in Les Abelles?
Les Abelles is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.