" Ortola, pioneers of Biodynamics and true Artisans of wine. "

The Ortola vineyards are located near Narbonne, on a plateau overlooking the Bages lagoon near the Mediterranean Sea.

The vines, planted in a sand clay-limestone and rolled pebbles, are protected from the marine winds by the La Clape mountain. The Ortola family wines are crafted by hand, in a traditional manner.

Today, Suzanne, Hélène, Nelson and Georges find themselves in charge of some superb vineyards which, thanks to the biodynamic approach taken, are in a very healthy condition. Constantly seeking harmony between earth, vine, flora, fauna and the cycles of nature, the Ortolas produce elegant wine with real personality.

The Ortola vineyards are located near Narbonne, on a plateau overlooking the Bages lagoon near the Mediterranean Sea.

The vines, planted in a sandstone, clay-limestone and rolled pebbles, are protected from the marine winds by the La Clape mountain. The Ortola family wines are crafted by hand, in a traditional manner.

“Due to our belief in the importance of protecting the environment and biodiversity, and in the need for a living soil in order to produce great wines, we had all the domaines organically certified by ECOCERT from 2008 and then biodynamically certified by DEMETER.

In order to produce fine wines, we create grass cover in the vineyards using legumes, cereals and pollen or nectar-producing plants to feed our bees. We also make use of biodynamic preparations and care for the plants using other plants.

This allows us to produce fine grapes, picked at perfect maturity, and to carry out a careful vinification with no sulphites added during the entire winemaking process.”

This allows us to produce fine grapes, picked at perfect maturity, and to carry out a careful vinification with no sulphites added during the entire winemaking process.”

"The Ortola family is totally committed to protecting the environment and manages its vineyards according to biodynamic principles (respect of lunar cycles in particular), treating the soil naturally which encourages biodiversity."

OUR WINES

THE SIGNATURES

Produced organically, from the pruning to the harvest, l’Or white wine (Vermentino) and l’Or rosé wine (Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah), are two high-quality wines crafted entirely by hand.

OR WHITE

AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties : Vermentino

Tasting notes : This ample and delicate wine offers a beautiful clear and brilliant color. In the mouth, we find an ample and delicate wine with a beautiful minerality and persistence in the mouth.

Vinification : Native yeasts, no addition of SO2 before the end of alcoholic fermentation. Fermentation in barrels and aging for 4 months in oak barrels, stirring of the lees.

OR ROSÉ

AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties : Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah

Tasting notes : L’Or, a beautiful rosewood color, charms us with it bright nose of citrus and flowers. And what about its delicious and tasty mouthfeel : subtle vanilla notes finish the tasting.

Vinification process : Native yeasts, no addition of SO2 before the end of alcoholic fermentation. Fermentation in barrels and aging for 2 months.

NO SULFITES

Wines without added sulphites are wines for which no input such as sulfur was added during the vinification. Although sulphites are naturally present in wine, especially during fermentation, wines without added sulphites are wines in which the quantity of sulphite is controlled and limited.

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AU RYTHME DES LUNES RED

Without added sulphites

AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties : Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre.

Tasting notes : The color is dark garnet with purplish reflections. The nose is expressive and seductive, on blackberry and raspberry coulis, frankincense and spices (cloves, bay leaves) with a hint of garrigue (thyme, cistus). The palate is round, of good fullness, with a dense and velvety substance which generously coats the whole palate.

Vinification : Vinification without sulphites and respecting the principles of biodynamics. Traditional 3-week maceration, indigenous yeasts ferment at a regulated temperature. Some very gentle pumping over accompanies this maceration phase. Gentle extraction to preserve the fruit.

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AU RYTHME DES LUNES WHITE

Without added sulphites

AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties : Grenache blanc, vermentino.

Tasting notes : The color is straw yellow, shiny. The nose is expressive, dominated by yellow fruits (peach, apricot), with a hint of quince in the background. The palate is slender, with good tension, and a generous, smooth texture, with a soft, comfortable texture. We find yellow fruits, the finish with notes of lime blossom is clean and fresh.

Vinification : Vinification without sulphites and respecting the principles of biodynamics. Indigenous yeasts ferment at a controlled temperature. Brewing of the finest lees is carried out at the end of fermentation.

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AU RYTHME DES LUNES WHITE

Without added sulphites

AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties : Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah.

Tasting notes : The color is between rose petal and partridge eye, the nose develops with aeration on redcurrant and spice jelly. The palate is round, of good fullness, with a pulpy and crunchy substance, still on this aromatic red fruit jelly, with a slight smoky note on the finish.

Vinification : Vinification without sulphites and respecting the principles of biodynamics. Indigenous yeasts ferment at a controlled temperature. Brewing of the finest lees is carried out at the end of fermentation.

DOMAINE ORTOLA – NAUTICA

“Biodynamic wines, a cuvée steeped in history with, at the origin, a terroir planted by the Romans over 2,000 years ago.”

NAUTICA RED

AOP Languedoc Quatourze

Grape varieties : Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan and Grenache.

Tasting notes : An expressive nose combining notes of red fruits and spices. The attack is supple and silky with a nice evolution in the mouth. A harmonious whole, combining finesse, elegance and a finish on vanilla notes.

Food pairings : Perfect with a honey-roasted duck or beef carpaccio.

NAUTICA WHITE

AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties : Vermentino and Viognier

Tasting notes : This wine offers a beautiful pale yellow color, limpid and brilliant. A very beautiful aromatic palette of white-fleshed fruits, vineyard peaches and apricots. The mouth, full and fresh, offers a nice balance on the fat, discreetly woody. Final on a toasted note of hazelnuts.

Food pairings : Perfect with white cod in white butter sauce, with asparagus flan, or oysters.

NAUTICA ROSÉ

AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties : Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah

Tasting notes : Its bright color is evidence of exceptional sunshine. The nose confirms this impression thanks to aromas of red fruits and white flowers.

Food pairings : Ideal with a Porto melon, grilled chicken skewers, Mediterranean antipastis.

DOMAINE ORTOLA

Domaine Ortola (Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre) is a lovely southern blend that nevertheless remains approachable.

DOMAINE ORTOLA RED

AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties : Mourvèdre, Carignan, Grenache and Syrah

Tasting notes : Nice balance for this ample and fruity wine on the nose which reveals scents of garrigue. Zan and black fruits, easy on the palate with a nice fruit bringing gluttony. Simple in appearance, its well-balanced tannic structure makes it an ideal companion for all convivial moments.

Food pairings : Will pair perfectly with a leg of lamb or game.

DOMAINE ORTOLA WHITE

AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties : Vermentino, Grenache blanc and Viognier

Tasting notes : The nose, all in white flowers, combines intensity and elegance. This spring finesse continues in a palate combining freshness and roundness. A crunchy and fruity wine, well balanced between sweetness and liveliness.

Food pairings : Enjoy as an aperitif or as a perfect match for fish and shellfish.

DOMAINE ORTOLA ROSÉ

AOP Languedoc

Grapes varieties : Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah

Tasting notes : Beautiful pomelo color, brilliant, a tonic attack, a complex mid-palate, both acidulous and fruity, on white peach and pink grapefruit, with a refreshing and clean finish.

ORTOLA – EN

" Ortola, pioneers of Biodynamics and true Artisans of wine. "

The Ortola vineyards are located near Narbonne, on a plateau overlooking the Bages lagoon near the Mediterranean Sea.

The Ortola vineyards are located near Narbonne, on a plateau overlooking the Bages lagoon near the Mediterranean Sea.

"The Ortola family is totally committed to protecting the environment and manages its vineyards according to biodynamic principles (respect of lunar cycles in particular), treating the soil naturally which encourages biodiversity."

"The Ortola family is totally committed to protecting the environment and manages its vineyards according to biodynamic principles (respect of lunar cycles in particular), treating the soil naturally which encourages biodiversity."

OUR WINES

THE SIGNATURES

Produced organically, from the pruning to the harvest, l’Or white wine (Vermentino) and l’Or rosé wine (Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah), are two high-quality wines crafted entirely by hand.

OR WHITE

AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties : Vermentino

Tasting notes : This ample and delicate wine offers a beautiful clear and brilliant color. In the mouth, we find an ample and delicate wine with a beautiful minerality and persistence in the mouth.

Vinification : Native yeasts, no addition of SO2 before the end of alcoholic fermentation. Fermentation in barrels and aging for 4 months in oak barrels, stirring of the lees.

OR ROSÉ

AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties : Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah

Tasting notes : L’Or, a beautiful rosewood color, charms us with it bright nose of citrus and flowers. And what about its delicious and tasty mouthfeel : subtle vanilla notes finish the tasting.

Vinification process : Native yeasts, no addition of SO2 before the end of alcoholic fermentation. Fermentation in barrels and aging for 2 months.

NO SULFITES

Wines without added sulphites are wines for which no input such as sulfur was added during the vinification. Although sulphites are naturally present in wine, especially during fermentation, wines without added sulphites are wines in which the quantity of sulphite is controlled and limited.

AU RYTHME DES LUNES RED

Without added sulphites

AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties : Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre.

Vinification : Vinification without sulphites and respecting the principles of biodynamics. Traditional 3-week maceration, indigenous yeasts ferment at a regulated temperature. Some very gentle pumping over accompanies this maceration phase. Gentle extraction to preserve the fruit.

AU RYTHME DES LUNES WHITE

Without added sulphites

AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties : Grenache blanc, vermentino.​

Vinification : Vinification without sulphites and respecting the principles of biodynamics. Indigenous yeasts ferment at a controlled temperature. Brewing of the finest lees is carried out at the end of fermentation.

AU RYTHME DES LUNES WHITE

Without added sulphites

AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties : Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah.​

Tasting notes : The color is between rose petal and partridge eye, the nose develops with aeration on redcurrant and spice jelly. The palate is round, of good fullness, with a pulpy and crunchy substance, still on this aromatic red fruit jelly, with a slight smoky note on the finish.

Vinification : Vinification without sulphites and respecting the principles of biodynamics. Indigenous yeasts ferment at a controlled temperature. Brewing of the finest lees is carried out at the end of fermentation.

DOMAINE ORTOLA – NAUTICA

“Biodynamic wines, a cuvée steeped in history with, at the origin, a terroir planted by the Romans over 2,000 years ago.”

NAUTICA RED

AOP Languedoc Quatourze

Grape varieties : Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan and Grenache.

Tasting notes : An expressive nose combining notes of red fruits and spices. The attack is supple and silky with a nice evolution in the mouth. A harmonious whole, combining finesse, elegance and a finish on vanilla notes.

Food pairings : Perfect with a honey-roasted duck or beef carpaccio.

NAUTICA WHITE

AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties : Vermentino and Viognier

Tasting notes : This wine offers a beautiful pale yellow color, limpid and brilliant. A very beautiful aromatic palette of white-fleshed fruits, vineyard peaches and apricots. The mouth, full and fresh, offers a nice balance on the fat, discreetly woody. Final on a toasted note of hazelnuts.

Food pairings : Perfect with white cod in white butter sauce, with asparagus flan, or oysters.

NAUTICA ROSÉ

AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties : Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah

Tasting notes : Its bright color is evidence of exceptional sunshine. The nose confirms this impression thanks to aromas of red fruits and white flowers.

Food pairings : Ideal with a Porto melon, grilled chicken skewers, Mediterranean antipastis.

DOMAINE ORTOLA

Domaine Ortola (Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre) is a lovely southern blend that nevertheless remains approachable.

DOMAINE ORTOLA RED

AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties : Mourvèdre, Carignan, Grenache and Syrah

Tasting notes : Nice balance for this ample and fruity wine on the nose which reveals scents of garrigue. Zan and black fruits, easy on the palate with a nice fruit bringing gluttony. Simple in appearance, its well-balanced tannic structure makes it an ideal companion for all convivial moments.

Food pairings : Will pair perfectly with a leg of lamb or game.

DOMAINE ORTOLA WHITE

AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties : Vermentino, Grenache blanc and Viognier

Tasting notes : The nose, all in white flowers, combines intensity and elegance. This spring finesse continues in a palate combining freshness and roundness. A crunchy and fruity wine, well balanced between sweetness and liveliness.

Food pairings : Enjoy as an aperitif or as a perfect match for fish and shellfish.

DOMAINE ORTOLA ROSÉ

AOP Languedoc

Grapes varieties : Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah

Tasting notes : Beautiful pomelo color, brilliant, a tonic attack, a complex mid-palate, both acidulous and fruity, on white peach and pink grapefruit, with a refreshing and clean finish.

Food pairings : Perfect with fillets of red mullet, Marengo chicken or summer salads.

Grape varieties : Grenache blanc, vermentino.

Grape varieties : Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah.