Domaine
L’ HORT DEL GAL
A WARM WELCOME
The Domaine de l’Hort del Gal has existed at the gates
of Béziers for centuries. It boasts of Gallo-Roman remains
and the traces of pilgrims on the way to Compostella,
and bears witness to the presence of Benedictine monks,
becoming a monastery in the 13th century.
Their wines are
refined,
subtle and plea
sant.
GLOSSARY
ASBH
Association Sportive Bé-
ziers Hérault.
The domaine’s buildings possess undis-
puted soul and the fountain with twin-
tailed mermaids is a testimony to devotion
and fecundity that dates to the middle
ages.
For ten years now, Sandrine, Michael and
their children have enchanted the place
with their energy and joie de vivre. Having
fallen in love with the property and wan-
ting to change their lifestyle, they left
their roots in the Ile de France region
and passionately set about winemaking,
passing a certificate in agricultural ma-
nagement. The family also grasped the
opportunity to develop a market garden
as well.
Today, vines, greenhouses, vegetable
gardens and orchards flourish all around
the estate. According to the seasons,
grapes, vegetables and fruit figure in the
lifecycle of the domaine. The boutique
brims with organic produce, homemade
jams, fruit juices, olive oil and, of course,
the house vintages in 3 colours that can
be tasted on site. Michael speaks with
passion about his own personal journey
20
(originally an electrician), his commitment
to a family project that has now become
a reality. His words are peppered with all
kinds of references to the produce grown
on his land, some of which are unusual
and appreciated by the best cooks.
There is a feeling of harmony and warm
hospitality about the place. Among the
6 vintages produced on the estate, the
family favourite is “Cuvée Pauline”, a
Chardonnay matured in oak barrels and
bearing the first name of one of Michel
and Sandrine’s daughters.
As “people from the North”, hospitality is
second nature to them.. That is why they
have created 5 rural ‘gîtes’ that host tourists
and the players of the ASBH, including
foreign players, that Michel, who speaks
fluent English, accommodates when they
first arrive at the mythical Béziers rugby
club.
A discovery of the vineyards can also be
arranged by appointment. Events take
place at the domaine, including the Squash
and Marrow Fair and the traditional
Christmas market. In fact, throughout the
year you will be welcomed by people who
live their passion and you will only want
thing at the end: to return to l’Hort del Gal.
638, ROUTE DE SÉRIGNAN - 34500 BÉZIERS
04 67 36 65 40 - 06 07 52 15 66
Domaine L’Hort Del Gal
Winery shop open every day and year round.