Domaine de L'Hortus
This is one of the Benchmark of Languedoc. The property is in a hidden Valley between two improbable limestone Peak (each topped with an eleventh century castle) announcing the beginning of the Cevennes.
The Orliac Family have been growing vines here for three decades. The vineyards are made up of a patchwork of small parcels over many expositions and variations of soil, each paired with an appropriate varietal. In general, cooler climate varietals such as Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc are planted on North-facing slopes. Conversely, Grenache and Mourvedre are given full south exposure. During the harvest, grapes are brought in at night when they are cooler. All the wines are fermented in temperature-controlled tanks.
The results are wines of great polish and personality, wines of which the region can be justly proud.