📜 Haute-Vienne
A regional wine of the Haute-Vienne department in Limousin.
Haute-Vienne is a protected geographical indication (PGI). Country: France.
Wines made here: Red wine, White wine, Rosé, Still wine.
The name is listed in eAmbrosia, the official EU register of geographical indications, and is protected throughout the EU.
Haute-Vienne's only vineyard, Domaine des Gabies at Verneuil-sur-Vienne, lies about 10 km from Limoges on the slopes of the Vienne river. Winegrowing here goes back several centuries; local vines were replanted in 1995, after the ancestors of the present grower had made wine there until the early 1980s. The estate is certified organic. Its Bords de Vienne 2025 red is 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Gamay, garnet in colour with ripe cherry, raspberry and spice.
How it connects to Wine
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Links
- Part of
- 🗺️ French wine
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Rosé
- Related to
- 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Haute-Vienne?
Haute-Vienne is a wine area in this country: France.
What does the Haute-Vienne status mean?
Haute-Vienne is a protected geographical indication: a link to the place is required, but the rules are looser than for a designation of origin.
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⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.