Domaine de L'Hortus - IGP Val de Montferrand Bergerie de L'Hortus blanc 2024
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"A sure bet in its appellation, a delightful white wine that rhymes with elegance and precision."
Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Roussanne, Viognier, Petit Manseng, Chardonnay, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. Blind tasted. "Let me tell you a secret," whispers the smoky nose, and you might think: a quiet, introverted wine. And it is quiet. But come closer and you will discover a hidden complexity. Acacia blossom, lime blossom, grapefruit, a hint of lemon, sweet chervil and woodruff, then white peaches. It's really very pretty and complete." (Jancis Robinson 2025)
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Eye
A pretty, very pale shade with green highlights
Nose
Powerful and elegant, notes of apricot, white flowers, and citrus fruits
Mouth
Elegant, very fresh, aromas of yellow fruit, citrus, and white flowers, with a beautiful balance between acidity and aromatic complexity.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Served with scallops in saffron sauce, Munster cheese with cumin, Japanese-style glazed mackerel, shellfish...
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)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 16,5/20
About wine:
Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Roussanne, Viognier, Petit Manseng, Chardonnay, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. Tasted blind. "Let me tell you a secret," whispers the smoky nose, and you might think: a quiet, introverted wine. And it is quiet. But come closer and you will discover a hidden complexity. Acacia blossom, lime blossom, grapefruit, a hint of lemon, sweet chervil and woodruff, then white peaches. It's really very pretty and complete.
Customer rating
3.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. JULIEN A. Published on 12/03/2025
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Review and opinion by Mr. FABRICE & MATHIS P. Published on 10/08/2025
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Note and opinion by Mr. ROLAND A. Published on 08/23/2025
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ESTATE PRICE
15
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