Domaine de L'Hortus - IGP Val de Montferrand Bergerie de L'Hortus blanc 2024
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"A standout wine from its appellation, a delightful white that embodies elegance and precision"
“Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Roussanne, Viognier, Petit Manseng, Chardonnay, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. Tasted blind. ‘Let me let you in on a secret,’ whispers the smoky nose, and you might think: a quiet, introverted wine. And it is quiet. But get closer and you’ll discover a hidden complexity. Acacia blossom, linden, grapefruit, a hint of lemon, sweet chervil and woodruff, then white peaches. It’s truly lovely and well-rounded.” (Jancis Robinson 2025)
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Eye
A lovely, very pale shade with green highlights
Nose
Powerful and elegant, with notes of apricot, white flowers, and citrus
Palate
Elegant, with plenty of freshness, aromas of yellow fruit, citrus, and white flowers, and a beautiful balance between acidity and aromatic complexity
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with scallops in saffron sauce, cumin-flavored Munster cheese, Japanese-style glazed mackerel, and shellfish...
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)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 16,5/20
About the 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 get closer and you’ll discover a hidden complexity. Acacia blossom, linden, grapefruit, a hint of lemon, sweet chervil and woodruff, then white peaches. It’s truly lovely and well-rounded.
Customer rating
3.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. JULIEN A. Posted on 12/03/2025
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Review by Mr. FABRICE & MATHIS P. Published on 10/08/2025
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Review by Mr. ROLAND A. Published on August 23, 2025
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