We arrived in Roussillon just over a week ago and have not felt warm since, while, ironically, Edinburgh is basking in temperatures that we can only dream of. Although much of the snow that fell over the weekend of 4th/5th February has thawed, patches linger stubbornly in shady corners of our garden, along with some lethal sheets of ice. More importantly though, our reservoir has managed to empty itself completely after a frozen valve burst, orange and lemon trees - in full fruit - look otherwise desperate, along with many other plants, trees and shrubs. The vines nearby, however - mostly now pruned - seem unperturbed by the general brouhaha that this weather - the worst since 1985 - has caused. The sun has been shining almost without a break since we arrived but to little effect, until today, when the mercury crept above zero and I was able to remove just one layer of clothing. Things may be looking up.
As I write, I am drinking a glass of Domaine de Caledroy, Rosée des Vignes, 2010 in honour of St Valentine's Day, while my other half prepares dinner. The wines of Caledroy - just along the road from us - have improved enormously in the past five or so years. This rosé, principally from Grenache Noir, is delicate but still packed with lively, fresh fruit flavours. The back label says "ce pur rosé fera l'agrément idéal de vos fêtes et en toute saison..." but I somehow don't think they had in mind weather such as this.
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