Bergerie de lHortus Red Domaine de lHortus SyrahMourvdre Grenache Grande Cuve

Coteaux du Languedoc AC

Languedoc-Roussillon

10% 30% 150 200

60% Syrah, 20% Mourvdre, 20% Grenache

4,000 7,150 30 45hl/Ha

10 30

Grenache Syrah 12 Mourvdre

Bergerie de lHortus Red is the second label of Domaine de lHortus, crafted from Syrah, Mourvdre, and Grenache grown in the estates younger vineyards. This wonderful blend of classic grape varieties reflects their unique personality while offering, compared to the flagship Grande Cuve, a fresher and more approachable style.

The vines thrive at the foothills on limestone-rich soils, where their sensitivity to drought calls for meticulous care in the cellar. With a gentler maceration and shorter aging, the wine emerges with a vibrant, fruitdriven character and a graceful expression of the estates terroir.

Appellation:
Coteaux du Languedoc AC

Country of Origin:
Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Terroir:
Land parcels low in foothills. Brown soil formed from limestone scree dating from the Cretaceous period. Hill slopes varying from 10 to 30% at altitudes from 150 200 metres.

Grape Varieties:
60% Syrah, 20% Mourvdre, 20% Grenache.

Yields:
30 to 45 hl/ha for land parcels with a density of between 4000 to 7150 plants per hectare.

Vinification:
Harvested grapes are de-stemmed and crushed. 10 30 days in vats depending on the grapes and their maturity.

Maturing:
In vats for 12 months for Grenache and Syrah grapes. The Mourvdre is matured in 2-wine oak casks.

Tasting Notes:
A concentrated burst of red fruit, lifted by pepper and floral notes. Focused and harmonious on the palate, with smooth tannins, balanced acidity, and a lingering finish. The structure is elegant and fresh, presenting a vibrant and approachable expression.