Bergerie de L'Hortus CLASSIQUE Rouge Pic St Loup

Jean Orliac is one of the top producers in Pic Saint Loup and his wines are to be found in many of the top French restaurants. Domaine de l'Hortus is one of the standard bearers in AOC Pic St Loup. In 1979 Jean and Marie-Thérèse Orliac planted some abandoned land at the foot of two dramatic cliffs, the Pic St Loup and the Montagne de l'Hortus. They also built a distinctive winery, constructed mostly of wood. Today, they now have 55 hectares of vines, split over two sites, with 43 ha red grapes and 12 ha white. The main vineyard area is near the winery, where Mourvedre grows on the hot scree slope under the Montagne de l'Hortus, whereas Grenache and Syrah are grown on a northeast-facing slope under the Pic St Loup, with a cooler microclimate. The second vineyard area is situated some 25 km away, at Clos St Jean. Two thirds aged in new oak, one third in second-use barrels. Ripe, herby spicy berry fruit on the nose, with lovely savoury, meaty edge. There's a pretty floral character to the nose. (6 x 75 cl)

Domaine de l'Hortus BERGERIE de L'HORTUS ROUGE Pic Saint Loup Coteaux du Languedoc from France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Coteaux du Languedoc by Domaine de l'Hortus (12 x 75 cl)

Bergerie de L'Hortus CLASSIQUE Rouge Pic St Loup from France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Coteaux du Languedoc by Vignobles Orliac (12 x 75 cl)

Jean Orliac is one of the top producers in Pic Saint Loup and his wines are to be found in many of the top French restaurants. Domaine de l'Hortus is one of the standard bearers in AOC Pic St Loup. In 1979 Jean and Marie-Thérèse Orliac planted some abandoned land at the foot of two dramatic cliffs, the Pic St Loup and the Montagne de l'Hortus. They also built a distinctive winery, constructed mostly of wood. Today, they now have 55 hectares of vines, split over two sites, with 43 ha red grapes and 12 ha white. The main vineyard area is near the winery, where Mourvèdre grows on the hot scree slope under the Montagne de l'Hortus, whereas Grenache and Syrah are grown on a northeast-facing slope under the Pic St Loup, with a cooler microclimate. The second vineyard area is situated some 25 km away, at Clos St Jean. (6 x 75 cl)

Domaine de l'Hortus BERGERIE de L'HORTUS ROSE CUVEE CLASSIQUE Coteaux du Languedoc from France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Coteaux du Languedoc by Domaine de l'Hortus Dry (12 x 75 cl)

The wines from Domaine de l'Hortus are outstanding. The Grande Cuvee is fermented and aged in small barrels showing a rich, mildly exotic and concentrated style. (6 x 75 cl)

Domaine de l'Hortus LE LOUP DANS LA BERGERIE ROUGE VDP Val de Montferrand France from France, Languedoc-Roussillon by Domaine de l'Hortus (12 x 75 cl)

The Co-operative Les Coteaux Du Pic built at the foot of the Pic Saint Loup in the area of Saint-Mathieu de Tréviers, has brought together more than three hundred vine growers. It is the result of the fusion of three cooperative cellars. Today it is made up of a centre for collecting grapes in Notre Dame de Londres, a cellar for vinification and storing in the village of Valflaunès and the main cellar for vinification, storing and bottling in Saint-Mathieu de Tréviers. A wine made from 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache it has a deep red colour with purple tints. Complex fragrance with hints of the "garrigue" and fruits of the forest, it is a silky tasting wine, smooth tannin and well balanced wine with a nice finish. (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau de Lavabre Coteaux du Languedoc Pic St Loup from France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Coteaux Du Languedoc by Domaine de Lavabre Soft & Supple Reds (12 x 75 cl)