HortusL’Ombre

17.5/20
the highest score in thePic Saint Loup tasting – organised by the well-known wine critic and journalist,Ronald de Groot.

Pic Saint-Loup Mount Hortus SyrahSyrahJean Orliac780L’Ombre Lieu-DitOrliac Family

AOC Pic Saint-Loup,Languedoc

15%250

100%Syrah

30 hl/Ha

25-3024C

2

2020
1,950

Syrah

(Ronald de Groot: 17.5/20)

This cuve comes from one of the best parcels: L’Ombre.
It faces north in the middle of the slope, under the cliff of Pic Saint Loup. The scree soil of limestone chips is well-drained. The vine in a cool and humid climate does not suffer from summer drought, where aged Syrah grows well. This results in obtaining a beautiful maturity combining elegance and an excellent balance between quality of tannins, acidity and aromas.

Appellation:
AOC Pic Saint-Loup, Languedoc

Country of Origin:
France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Terroir:
Brown soils shaped on calcareous screes of Cretac period.
Slopes of 15% inclination at an altitude of 250 m.

Grape Varieties:
100% Syrah

Yields:
30 hl/ha.

Vinification:
Hand harvested. Destemmed and crushed harvest.Vatting time of 25 to 30 days.Temperature of fermentation maintained below 24C.

Maturing:
Aged in vats for 2 years, without adding wood to keep its finesse and elegance.

Production of 2016 vintage:
1,950 bottles

Tasting Notes:
Garnet and brilliant. Intense nose of red and black berries, with hints of sweet spices, garrigue, licorice and violet. An explosion of Syrah brings out the lovely freshness, velvety texture and endless finish.

(Ronald de Groot: 17.5/20)
Cherry and pepper, spices, intense; powerful and firm, beautiful tannins, depth.