At A Glance
- Region
- Rhône Valley
- Producer type
- Négociant
- White wine
- IGP Viognier BIO
- Red wines
- Côtes du Rhône Rouge BIO, Vacqueyras, Châteauneuf du Pape
- Defining feature
- Wines sourced from partner winemakers
The Producer
Maison Orcia is a Rhône Valley négociant, a merchant house that sources wines from partner winemakers instead of owning vineyards. Its range covers IGP Viognier, Côtes du Rhône, Vacqueyras and Châteauneuf du Pape. The labels keep the appellation and grape category visible.
Nature deserves attention and respect in the company's philosophy. Maison Orcia brings together wines made with partner winemakers across the Rhône Valley.
Place
Light sand and granite stand behind IGP Viognier BIO, while alluvial terraces are named for Vacqueyras. These ground types sit behind different label categories, from an IGP white to red Rhône appellations.
The Côtes du Rhône Rouge BIO has its own site description, south facing clay limestone on a bed of rolled pebbles. The geography reaches the label through both the appellation name and the ground beneath the vines.
Wines
The range begins with IGP Viognier BIO, the white entry, made from Viognier. The red categories are Côtes du Rhône Rouge BIO, Vacqueyras and Châteauneuf du Pape.
Vacqueyras combines Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah and is listed at 14.5% alcohol. The wines fit together as one IGP white and a set of red Rhône appellation bottlings.
In The Glass
The white profile is gold in colour, with brioche and apricot on the nose, then slightly buttery white fleshed fruit across the palate.
The reds share red fruit, but separate in body and tannin. Vacqueyras is medium bodied, with red berries, subtle spices and supple tannins. Côtes du Rhône Rouge BIO 2020 shows red fruit, liquorice, blackcurrant and good length. Châteauneuf du Pape 2020 brings vibrant red berries and strawberries, a clean attack, supple tannins and a spicy allure.
A Bottle To Understand It
Choose Côtes du Rhône Rouge BIO 2020. It comes from south facing clay limestone terroir on a bed of rolled pebbles. The bottle places a clear regional appellation beside a specific terroir description, with the wine's grape composition supplied by Carignan, Grenache and Syrah.
Final Word
Maison Orcia works as a Rhône Valley négociant, with partner winemakers supplying wines across Viognier and the red appellations of Côtes du Rhône, Vacqueyras and Châteauneuf du Pape. Nature receives attention and respect in the company's philosophy.