This Languedoc rosé reveals gourmet aromas dominated by raspberry, strawberry and citrus fruit. A lovely attack on the palate lends freshness and finesse to this full-bodied, smooth cuvée. Long finish, rich in fruit.
Features
Estate
Domaine de l'Hortus
Cuvée
Bergerie de L'Hortus
Vintage
2023
Designation
Languedoc
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Brown soils formed on alluvial deposits, sub-horizontal slope, altitudes varying from 150 to 200 metres.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Direct pressing, cold settling, 3 to 4 weeks fermentation
Breeding
4 months in vats
Alcohol content
12.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Pretty, very pale rose petal colour
Nose
Elegant on red fruits (raspberry, strawberry) and citrus fruits
Mouth
Beautiful attack with freshness and finesse, but also volume and softness, long finish with rich fruit flavours.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif, with cold meats, grilled meats or summer salads...
Domaine de l'Hortus
Languedoc
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
With one foot in the Pic Saint-Loup and the other in the Coteaux du Languedoc appellation and IGP, the Orliac family owns 80 hectares of vines in the garrigue in the heart of the Hérault. Jean oversees the estate's destiny with great intelligence, despite the bereavements that have affected the family. With several ranges of wine spread over this wide palette of terroirs (Bergerie de l'Hortus, Clos du Prieur), the Orliac family works to produce wines of great precision, particularly the fine, elegant reds. The style of the wines is evolving, with an expensive cuvée, Le Dit de l'Hortus, remaining in the estate's tradition, while the other cuvées are evolving towards lighter, more accessible wines.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Between Pic Saint-Loup and Causse de l'Hortus, in the Combe de Fambetou, this benchmark estate extends over 85 hectares of varied terroirs. Starting in 1978, Jean and Marie-Thérèse Orliac cleared the garrigue, restored the terraces, built a winery and a house, and then installed their children alongside them.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. JEAN FRANCOIS C. Published on 12/07/2024
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