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 classic southern blend and vinified without sulfur—continues to charm. Rich, distinctive, and elegant, it is built on a foundation of red fruit, enhanced by notes of spice and pepper. Its freshness lends it a light, 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 a 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 are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Just outside Narbonne and on the shores of the Bages Lake, the Quartouze plateau is a historic Languedoc terroir with soils composed of rounded pebbles. The bishops of the Aude region once owned vineyards there. In 1983, engineer Georges Ortola purchased an abandoned vineyard, followed by a second one five years later. Today, he and his children, Hélène and Nelson, cultivate 120 hectares using biodynamic methods. His vineyard serves as grazing land 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
Customer rating
3.8/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. MATHIEU W. Posted on May 11, 2025
A dark ruby color with a purple core. On the nose, ripe red and dark fruit (yes, even strawberries), followed by garrigue, green herbs, forest earth, and wood. But also vanilla and toffee. Quite complex. On the palate, plenty of ripe red fruit—again, that strawberry—but also raspberries, red currants, and some unripe blackberries. High in acidity, but that makes it fresh and crisp. Sufficient body, balance, and length. A wine full of character, substance, and typicity. Score: 16+/20
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Review by Mr. JACQUES R. Published on 02/22/2025
It's in good condition as is, but it still needs to age
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Review by Mr. Gilles D. Published on February 18, 2025
Moderate intensity compared to previous vintages, balanced freshness, and superb concentration perfectly define this full-bodied, sun-drenched cuvée, featuring a dynamic aromatic blend of ripe, juicy red fruits and white pepper. It delivers subtle, silky tannins on a structure so luscious and full-bodied that one cannot help but embrace it wholeheartedly. The finish on the palate is lively. Remarkable value for money. A very southern wine reminiscent of Gigondas. Already open, with no harshness or oakiness, it has plenty of charm to be enjoyed after aeration with an Aubrac rib of beef with herbs, grilled over vine stumps. Rating = 4.3.
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Review by Mr. PATRICK A. Posted on 11/26/2025
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Review by Mr. BENJAMIN F. Posted on 02/09/2025
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