Domaine de L’HortusGrenache, SyrahMourvedre

Domaine de l Hortus

Pic St. Loup, Languedoc

10-30%150-200

Grenache, Syrah

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Pic St. Loup, Languedocrosros

This is a wonderful blend of young vineyards from Domaine de L’Hortus, including classic Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre grape varieties to show their unique personality.

Wines from the great Terroir of Pic St Loup. This range comes in three colours : red, ros and white. The red grapes grow in land parcels low in the foothills, whilst the whites grow at the bottom of the valley. In both cases the plants are less exposed to the elements than those that grow on the higher slopes. Overall, the grapes mature later than those destined for the Domaine de lHortus range. The red and ros vines grow in shallower scree with limestone elements closer to the source rock. They are, therefore, more sensitive to drought. The maturing process requires great care in the cellars, with relatively short periods macerating and maturing.

Country of Origin:
Pic St. Loup, Languedoc

Type:
Ros (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. Grapes ripen especially late.

Grape varieties :
Grenache, Syrah.

Vinification :
Direct pressure. Clarification in cool. Fermentation of 3 to 4 weeks.

Maturing :
4 months in vats. Bottled towards the end of winter.

Tasting Notes:
From Pic St. Loup, Languedoc, direct press. Offers up classic, yummy Southern French ros pleasures of strawberries, fresh red berries and spring flowers. Bright and zippy with underlying richness. A slam-dunk for Southern French ros lovers.