The Domaine de l'Hortus of Languedoc-Roussillon

Domaine de l'Hortus
The winery offers 15 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This estate is part of the Domaine de l'Hortus.
It is ranked in the top 168 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Languedoc-Roussillon
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The Domaine de l'Hortus is one of the best wineries to follow in Languedoc-Roussillon.. It offers 15 wines for sale in of Languedoc-Roussillon to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine de l'Hortus wines

Looking for the best Domaine de l'Hortus wines in Languedoc-Roussillon among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de l'Hortus wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine de l'Hortus wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine de l'Hortus

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de l'Hortus

How Domaine de l'Hortus wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of marco's pasta with bacon, mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche or cannelloni of meat.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine de l'Hortus

On the nose the white wine of Domaine de l'Hortus. often reveals types of flavors of pear, tree fruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of green apple, apricot or microbio. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine de l'Hortus. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine de l'Hortus

  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.91/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine de l'Hortus.

  • Chardonnay
  • Viognier
  • Petit Manseng
  • Sauvignon Gris
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Muscat Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon

Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.

Iodised Picpoul whites, floral Muscat de Rivesaltes. ~25% of the French vineyard across 4 departments.

The top pink wines of Domaine de l'Hortus

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine de l'Hortus

How Domaine de l'Hortus wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pasta with scamorza and pancetta cheese, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or chorizo rillettes.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine de l'Hortus

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine de l'Hortus. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit. In the mouth the pink wine of Domaine de l'Hortus. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine de l'Hortus

  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine de l'Hortus.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon Gris

Aromatic, full-bodied dry whites with a pale golden, slightly rosy color, ample palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of candied citrus, exotic fruits (mango, passion fruit), white peach, white flowers and subtle herbaceous notes (boxwood), more discreet than sauvignon blanc. Minor component in Bordeaux Blanc, Pessac-Léognan and Graves AOC blends, dry and sweet. Grey-skinned mutation of sauvignon blanc, indigenous to Bordeaux.

The top red wines of Domaine de l'Hortus

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de l'Hortus

How Domaine de l'Hortus wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of flemish beer stew, pasta with tuna and tomato or duck breast with black figs.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de l'Hortus

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de l'Hortus. often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, tobacco or licorice and sometimes also flavors of leather, chocolate or non oak. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de l'Hortus. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de l'Hortus

  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.03/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine de l'Hortus.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre

The word of the wine: Thinning

Also known as green harvesting, the practice of removing excess bunches of grapes from certain vines, usually in July, but sometimes later. This is often necessary, but not always a good thing, as the remaining bunches often gain weight.

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Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.