The red grapes grow in land parcels low in the foothills. The grapes mature later
than those destined for the Domaine de l’Hortus range. The red vines grow in
shallower scree with limestone elements closer to the source rock. They are,
therefore, more sensitive to drought. The maturing process requires great care in
the cellars, with relatively short periods macerating and maturing.
Appellation : Pic Saint Loup
Terroir : land parcels low in foothills. Brown soil
formed from limestone scree dating from the
Cretaceous period. Hill slopes varying from 10
to 30% at altitudes from 150 – 200 metres.

Grape varieties :
Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah.

Yields :
30 to 45 hl/ha for land parcels with a density
of between 4000 to 7150 plants per hectare.
The red grapes grow in land parcels low in the foothills. The grapes mature later
than those destined for the Domaine de l’Hortus range. The red vines grow in
shallower scree with limestone elements closer to the source rock. They are,
therefore, more sensitive to drought. The maturing process requires great care in
the cellars, with relatively short periods macerating and maturing.

Vinification :
Harvested grapes are de-stemmed

and crushed. 10 – 30 days in vats de-
pending on the grapes and their matu-
rity.

Maturing :
In vats for 12 months for Grenache and

Syrah grapes. The Mourvèdre is ma-
tured in 2-wine oak casks.