Domaine de L'Hortus - Pic Saint-Loup Dit de l'Hortus L'Ombrée 2023
94/100
Bettane & Desseauve
“An exceptional Pic Saint-Loup, with a distinct richness, from one of the finest terroirs in the Hortus!”
Dit de l’Hortus is the pure expression of the Ombrée vineyard, a true gem of the estate! A wine with an intense and refined bouquet, featuring a silky palate, a savory texture, and fine tannins that linger elegantly… A pure delight! Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 3 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and shipping method selected)
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Eye
Stunning bright red dress
Nose
Complex and fruity, with aromas of ripe black fruits, Mediterranean scrub, and spices
Palate
Delicate attack, velvety texture, silky tannins, a fresh and floral finish, superb aromatic length
Serve
Decant at 15-16°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink before
2038
Production
1,200 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a squid salad, Languedoc-style snails, a hare terrine, on its own, or with chocolate desserts...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2026 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
With one foot in the Pic Saint-Loup region and the other in the Coteaux du Languedoc appellation and the IGPs, the Orliac family owns 80 hectares of vineyards in the garrigue, in the heart of the Hérault. Jean oversees the estate’s future with great wisdom, despite the losses the family has suffered. With several wine lines spread across this wide range of terroirs (Bergerie de l’Hortus, Clos du Prieur), the Orliac family strives to produce wines of great precision, particularly the reds, which are refined and elegant. The style of the wines is evolving, with a premium cuvée, Le Dit de l'Hortus, remaining true to the estate’s tradition, while the other cuvées are moving toward greater lightness to be more approachable sooner.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Located between Pic Saint-Loup and the Hortus plateau, in the Fambetou valley, this renowned estate spans 85 hectares of diverse terroirs. Beginning in 1978, Jean and Marie-Thérèse Orliac cleared the scrubland, restored the terraces, built a winery and a house, and eventually brought their children to work alongside them.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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