COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah
PRODUCER
Chateau De L'Horte
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vieilles Vignes Réserve Spéciale by Chateau De L'Horte is a red wine from the AOC Corbieres in France's Languedoc-Roussillon region. Produced by Chateau de l'Horte, a historic estate with French-Dutch ownership, the wine is a blend of Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah. The name 'Vieilles Vignes' signifies that the grapes come from old vines, some over a century old, contributing to the wine's depth. The estate is committed to sustainable viticulture, holding certifications like Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) and Terra Vitis. The chateau's name, derived from the Latin for 'garden,' is reflected in the wild orchid on the label.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The chateau's name comes from the Latin 'Hortus,' meaning garden.
Fact 02
The label features a wild orchid, a nod to a historic garden.
Fact 03
Some vines used are over 100 years old.
Fact 04
The estate holds Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Vieilles Vignes Réserve Spéciale is produced using traditional winemaking methods at Chateau de l'Horte. A key technique involves extended skin maceration to maximize the extraction of character from the old vines. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for over a year in 400-liter oak barrels, a choice that enhances body and introduces subtle oak notes. The estate is committed to sustainable viticulture, holding certifications such as Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) and Terra Vitis, and actively works to preserve biodiversity and heritage grape varieties like Carignan.
