Domaine de L'Hortus - IGP Val de Montferrand Grande Cuvée blanc 2023
91/100
James Suckling
"Another superb achievement for the estate with this refined, elegant white wine with a strong personality."
A great Languedoc wine, refined and elegant, with a strong personality. You will be seduced by its delicate aromas of white flowers, citrus fruits, and pastries. Superbly balanced, combining smoothness and freshness.
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Eye
Pale yellow color with golden highlights
Nose
Rich and complex with aromas of nuts, apricot, citrus, and pastries.
Mouth
Round and smooth attack, very fresh, aromas of apricot and mango, notes of citrus and vanilla, balance between smoothness and freshness.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif with sweet appetizers, mushroom risotto, stuffed squid, bouillabaisse, brandade nîmoise, escargots, soft cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
With one foot on Pic Saint-Loup and the other on the Coteaux du Languedoc appellation and the IGP, the Orliac family owns 80 hectares of vineyards in the garrigue, in the heart of the Hérault region. Jean intelligently oversees the estate's destiny despite the bereavements that have affected the family. With several ranges of wine spread across this wide palette of terroirs (Bergerie de l'Hortus, Clos du Prieur), the Orliac family strives to produce wines of great precision, particularly the fine and elegant reds. The style of the wines is evolving with an expensive cuvée, Le Dit de l'Hortus, which remains in line with the estate's tradition, while the other cuvées are evolving towards greater lightness so that they can be enjoyed sooner.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the estate:
Between Pic Saint-Loup and Causse de l'Hortus, in the Combe de Fambetou, this renowned estate covers 85 hectares of varied terroirs. Starting in 1978, Jean and Marie-Thérèse Orliac cleared the scrubland, restored the terraces, built a winery and a house, and then brought their children to live with them.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
About wine:
A round, succulent, and well-crafted white wine that reveals aromas of apple, white peach, and subtle spices. It offers medium body and a captivating character on the palate. Tactile and concentrated, it culminates in a silky and delicious finish. Enjoy now.
ESTATE PRICE
30
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