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 that has a strong personality”
A fine Languedoc wine, refined and elegant, with a strong personality. You’ll be charmed by its delicate aromas of white flowers, citrus, and pastries. It boasts a superb balance between richness and freshness.
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Eye
Pale yellow color with golden highlights
Nose
Rich, full-bodied, and complex, with aromas of nuts, apricot, citrus, and pastries
Palate
A smooth, rounded attack with plenty of freshness; aromas of apricot and mango; notes of citrus and vanilla; a balance between richness and freshness
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif with sweet appetizers, mushroom risotto, stuffed squid, bouillabaisse, brandade from Nîmes, snails, soft cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
With one foot in the Pic Saint-Loup region and the other in the Coteaux du Languedoc appellation and its PGI wines, the Orliac family owns 80 hectares of vineyards in the garrigue, in the heart of the Hérault department. Jean oversees the estate’s future with great wisdom, despite the losses the family has suffered. With several wine lines spread across this wide range of terroirs (Bergerie de l’Hortus, Clos du Prieur), the Orliac family strives to produce wines of great precision, particularly the reds, which are refined and elegant. The style of the wines is evolving, with a premium cuvée, Le Dit de l'Hortus, remaining true to the estate’s tradition, while the other cuvées are becoming lighter in style to be enjoyed sooner.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Located between Pic Saint-Loup and the Causse de l'Hortus, in the Fambetou valley, this renowned estate spans 85 hectares of diverse terroirs. Beginning in 1978, Jean and Marie-Thérèse Orliac cleared the scrubland, restored the terraces, built a winery and a house, and eventually brought their children to live alongside them.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
A round, succulent, and well-crafted white wine that reveals aromas of apple, white peach, and subtle spices. It has a medium body and a captivating character on the palate. Textured and concentrated, it culminates in a silky, delicious finish. Enjoy now.
Customer rating
(2022 vintage)
4.2/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. PHILIPPE S. Posted on 11/01/2025
Well-balanced, with notes of vanilla and pineapple, this 2022 paired perfectly with scallops
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Review by Mr. VIVES T. Published on 10/26/2025
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Review by YANN L. Posted on August 30, 2025
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Review by Mr. XAVIER R. Posted on April 2, 2024
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Review by Ms. GRACIELA B. Posted on 11/18/2023
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