2023 Domaine de l'Hortus Le Loup Dans La Bergerie Rosé Garnacha 18% Merlot and 21% Cabernet

18% Merlot and 21% Cabernet Franc—the most significant portion of this grape variety ever used at this estate run by Bruno Lemoine—this is one of the most interesting wines that this estate has produced in recent years

the 2012 is a real head-turner

rose petal and cinnamon add layers of nuance

the wine is made by winemaker Andrew Vingiello

2023 Domaine de l'Hortus Le Loup Dans La Bergerie Rosé Garnacha 18% Merlot and 21% CabernetDomaine de lHortus is located in the Languedocs Pic St. Loup appellation situated less than twenty miles north of the city of Montpellier. The tight knit Orliac family run the estate, having purchased their first plot of land in the late 1970s. Their Ros is a blend of Grenache and Syrah, full of cheerful berry flavors like wild strawberries. Serve chilled with Bouillabaisse or Cioppino.