Domaine de L'Hortus - IGP Val de Montferrand Grande Cuvée blanc 2023
91/100
James Suckling
"Another superb success for the Domaine with this fine, elegant white with a strong personality".
A fine, elegant Languedoc wine with a strong personality. Delicate aromas of white flowers, citrus fruit and pastries. Superbly balanced between smoothness and freshness.
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Eye
Pale yellow with golden highlights
Nose
Luscious, rich and complex, with aromas of nuts, apricot, citrus and pastries.
Mouth
Round, unctuous attack, lots of freshness, apricot and mango aromas, citrus and vanilla notes, balance between smoothness and freshness.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif with sweet appetizers, mushroom risotto, stuffed squid, bouillabaisse, brandade nîmoise, snails, soft cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2026) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
With one foot in the Pic Saint-Loup and the other in the Coteaux du Languedoc appellation and IGP, the Orliac family owns 80 hectares of vines in the garrigue in the heart of the Hérault. Jean oversees the estate's destiny with great intelligence, despite the bereavements that have affected the family. With several ranges of wine spread over this wide palette of terroirs (Bergerie de l'Hortus, Clos du Prieur), the Orliac family works to produce wines of great precision, particularly the fine, elegant reds. The style of the wines is evolving, with an expensive cuvée, Le Dit de l'Hortus, remaining in the domain's tradition, while the other cuvées are evolving towards lighter, more accessible wines.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2026) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Between Pic Saint-Loup and Causse de l'Hortus, in the Combe de Fambetou, this benchmark estate extends over 85 hectares of varied terroirs. Starting in 1978, Jean and Marie-Thérèse Orliac cleared the garrigue, restored the terraces, built a winery and a house, and then installed their children alongside them.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
A round, succulent, well-crafted white wine, revealing aromas of apple, white peach and subtle spices. It offers medium body and captivating character on the palate. Tactile and concentrated, it culminates in a silky, delicious finish. Enjoy it now.
ESTATE PRICE
30
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