IGP Haute Vallee de l'Orb

IGP Haute Vallee de l’Orb is a wine region in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.

The signature grape is Chardonnay, backed by Pinot Noir, Grenache and Carignan.

The ground underneath is limestone, sandstone and volcanic.

The climate is mediterranean, running altitude-moderated.

The vineyards themselves read as mountains, riverside and valley floor.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows lean, aromatic, showcasing varietal character and crisp and refreshing, plus one more.

At the table these bottles work with seafood, grilled vegetables, pasta dishes and chicken dishes.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

Red: Lean, Aromatic, Showcasing varietal character.

White: Crisp and refreshing, Good acidity and minerality.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Cave de Roquebrun Terres d'Orb Rouge, IGP Haute Vallee de l'Orb, France
• Domaine Bon Augure Aux Innocents les Mains Pleines, IGP Haute-Vallee de l'Orb, France
• Domaine Bon Augure DSLS, IGP Haute-Vallee de l'Orb, France
• Domaine Bon Augure En Terre Etrangere, IGP Haute-Vallee de l'Orb, France
• Domaine Bon Augure Joncs-Cella, IGP Haute-Vallee de l'Orb, France
• Domaine Bon Augure Les Petits Apotres, IGP Haute-Vallee de l'Orb, France
• Mas Des Mesures 'Fractale' Petillant Blanc, IGP Haute Vallee de l'Orb, France
• Mas Des Mesures Claparedes, IGP Haute Vallee de l'Orb, France

At the table.

• Seafood
• Grilled vegetables
• Pasta dishes
• Chicken dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Nearby regions.

IGP Haute Vallee de l'Orb: common questions

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Languedoc-Roussillon guide.