Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
60% Syrah, 35% Mourvedre, 5% Grenache
Appellation
AOP Pic Saint Loup
Alcohol %
13.5
Domaine de L'Hortus
2021 Grand Cuvée Rouge
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This spectacular blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre is enriched by the garrigue surrounding the L'Hortus vineyards: wild sage, thyme and rosemary. Deep garnet reflections light up the glass. The nose is intense and complex with aromas of dried red fruit, licorice, violet, vanilla, pear, and a touch of mint. Wonderfully aromatic with never a hint of over-ripeness.
Savor this wonderfully aromatic cuvée with steaks, game and meats with brown mushroom sauce.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
60% Syrah, 35% Mourvedre, 5% Grenache
Appellation
AOP Pic Saint Loup
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
Domaine de l'Hortus lies in a stunning valley between the Pic St Loup and the Hortus escarpment. The vineyards are in the heart of the wild garrigue, 30 kms to the north of Montpellier. Over millennia, the limestone, scree-covered slopes of the Pic Saint Loup and the Hortus plateau evolved into the current complex geology, with stone features that protect the land from extreme climatic variations. The soils were formed by alluvial, limestone deposits at altitudes of 150 meters. Organic practices include the use of manure as a natural fertilizer, organic copper and sulfur as pesticides.
Production Notes
Organic grapes are destemmed and crushed then placed in vats for 25 to 30 days. Maturation takes place over 6 months, followed by initial blending, then 12 months in 225 and 400 litre oak casks, some new and others 1-2 years old. The domaine uses natural, indigenous yeast.
Winemaker Notes
Domaine de L'Hortus was established in 1978 when Jean Orliac, a professor of agriculture and avid rock climber, fell “head over heels” in love with the region and purchased land in and around the beautiful Pic St Loup cliffs. After years spent befriending the vines and reviving 50 hectares of wooded slopes, Jean and his family bottled their first wine in 1990. Today, the first class Domaine de l’Hortus continues to devote passion, knowledge and patience to creating some of the Languedoc's best wines. The team consists of four siblings: Marie, Francois, Yves, and Martin Orliac. There are also 11 full-time employees, along with 40 seasonal workers.
Food Pairing Notes
Savor this wonderfully aromatic cuvée with steaks, game and meats with brown mushroom sauce.
Other Notes
Ageability: Drink now slightly chilled to 65 degrees and decanted for 1 hour, or cellar through 2031.