IGP Vallée du Torgan
an oasis amidst the Corbières
A boutique IGP, reserved for those in the know!
Located almost on the border between Languedoc and Roussillon, this IGP’s footprint embraces just two villages…
But that does not mean all the wines are lookalikes, quite the opposite!
Foundation
March 17
1978
Territory
2
villages
production
2 230 hL
Producers
6 independent wineries,
1 co-operative
Colours
Red
25%
Rosé
51%
White
14%
Main grape varieties
authorized for the reds
Grenache
Carignan
Mourvèdre
Cinsault
Syrah
Main grape varieties
authorized for the rosés
Cabernet Franc
Syrah
Grenache
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Main grape varieties
authorized for the whites
Muscat
Assyrtiko
Alvarinho
Colombard
Fiano
terroir
As in other parts of Languedoc, an eventful geological history has bestowed upon the region an incredible puzzle of soil types – these range from schist and limestone or sandstone colluvium to Triassic marl and conglomerates of pebbles.
The IGP-labelled wines do share some features – like their great generosity and a fairly unrivalled ability to please – and derive part of their aromatic spectrum from the plants in the surrounding garrigue, but their flavours show quite different characters depending on the soils where the vines are rooted. Generally speaking, the reds offer up black fruit and spice aromas, the dry, Muscat whites are fairly lively and minerally, and the rosés are rounded and refreshing.
History
Here, Charles V and Francis 1 waged fierce battles in a bid to seize control of Roussillon. The symbol of the war was Château d’Aguilar which changed hands with every clash. The area has long regained peace and the castle now overlooks a tranquil yet powerful landscape of vines.