Four generations ago, the Vignobles Vellas winery began producing wines. Today, Nicolas Vellas is at the helm. The tradition has been passed down through generations, and that is perhaps the winery's strength. The most important family property is the Mas du Pont estate. This is the center of all activity. It is located in the towns of Teyran and Crès, near Montpellier, between Pic St. Loup and the Mediterranean Sea.
The Pic Saint-Loup vineyard, planted on predominantly limestone soils, lies in a landscape of scrubland and pine forests, a succession of ridges and valleys, far from major valleys. The climate here is cooler and wetter than in the rest of the Languedoc. The rain, which falls in spring and autumn, allows the vines to avoid drought and water stress; they allow for high-density plantings, a factor in concentration.
On the nose, Hortes du Loup Nuits Blanches offers beautiful aromatic intensity with fruity, buttery, and floral notes of white fruit. The palate is perfectly balanced. Beautiful fruity notes of highly expressive yellow fruit, lime, and passion fruit. This white wine pairs perfectly with cooked fish, poultry, or even Mediterranean dishes.
