The wine region of Saint-Georges d&rsquoOrques is located in the region of Languedoc of Languedoc-Roussillon of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de l'Engarran or the Domaine de La Marfée produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Georges d&rsquoOrques are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saint-Georges d&rsquoOrques often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, red fruit or raisin and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, mint or strawberries.
In the mouth of Saint-Georges d&rsquoOrques is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 10 estates and châteaux in the of Saint-Georges d&rsquoOrques, producing 35 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Saint-Georges d&rsquoOrques go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
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