Best orange wine, its origins and discovery

Although orange wines have recently come back into fashion, the choice is still limited and remains far smaller than the selection of red, white or rosé wines. That said, some cuvées stand out, brilliantly showcasing the natural qualities of a skin-contact white wine while expressing the character of its terroir. So how do you choose the best French orange wine?

Languedoc-Roussillon, the Jura and Alsace are among the regions with excellent wine estates producing good orange wines of high quality.

In Languedoc-Roussillon, the Orange Gold cuvée from the Gérard Bertrand estates is particularly noteworthy: a delicate, golden-hued orange wine that showcases the terroir of southern France. Pleasant and easy to drink, Orange Gold offers a fresh take on orange wine, with freshness to the fore. Discover Gérard Bertrand Orange Gold organic wine or explore our full range of orange wines.

In Alsace, some vineyards produce excellent orange wines made from 100% Gewurztraminer grapes, such as Domaine Bannwarth’s Qvevri cuvée, made using ancestral winemaking techniques.

Finally, there is the Jura, a terroir that produces quality orange wines (not to be confused with Jura vin jaune, a wine produced specifically in the Doubs region). Domaine Tissot, for example, produces an organic and biodynamic orange wine.