Domaine Ortola - Languedoc Quatourze Ôde à la Main rouge 2021
95/100
Top 100 Sud de France - Languedoc Roussillon Sud-Ouest
"A real discovery—this wine from a micro-appellation is full of finesse and freshness."
Formerly known as La Main de l'Homme, this Languedoc red—made from a typical southern blend and vinified without sulfur—continues to charm. Voluptuous, distinctive, and elegant, it is built on a foundation of red fruit accented with spices and pepper. Its freshness lends it an airy balance. A true Languedoc classic!
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Eye
Deep purple color
Nose
Rich and fruity with notes of red berries and a hint of pepper
Palate
Rich and full-bodied with robust tannins, true to its red fruit aroma, with lovely, lingering freshness
Serve
At 15-17°C
Drink before
2027
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with cold cuts, grilled meats, a lamb tagine with apricots, couscous, or a lovely platter of Languedoc cheeses...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
On the outskirts of Narbonne and on the shores of the Bages Lake, the Quartouze plateau is a historic region of the Languedoc, characterized by soils of rounded pebbles. The bishops of the Aude region once owned vineyards there. In 1983, Georges Ortola, an engineer, bought a neglected vineyard, then a second one five years later. Today, he and his children, Hélène and Nelson, cultivate 120 hectares using biodynamic methods. His vineyard serves as pasture for sheep in the winter.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
Top 100 Sud de France - Languedoc Roussillon Sud-Ouest
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100