Domaine de L'Hortus - IGP Val de Montferrand Grande Cuvée blanc 2024
91/100
James Suckling
"Another superb success with this refined, elegant white wine that has a strong personality."
A great white wine from the Languedoc—refined and elegant—with subtle aromas of white flowers, citrus, and hints of brioche. On the palate, it is round and creamy, perfectly balanced, and supported by a vibrant freshness. The finish is remarkable, combining richness and finesse.
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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 round, velvety mouthfeel, plenty of freshness, and a lovely lingering aroma with notes of apricot, citrus, and vanilla; a balance between velvety smoothness and freshness
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2030
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 production, 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 the IGPs, the Orliac family owns 80 hectares of vineyards in the garrigue, in the heart of the Hérault department. Jean skillfully oversees the estate’s future despite the losses the family has suffered. With several wine lines spanning this broad 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: while the high-end cuvée, Le Dit de l’Hortus, remains true to the estate’s tradition, the other cuvées are moving toward a lighter style to be enjoyed sooner.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from 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 then 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 (2023 vintage)
Customer Rating
(2022 Vintage)
4.2/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. PHILIPPE S. Posted on November 1, 2025
Well-balanced, with notes of vanilla and pineapple, this 2022 paired very well with scallops
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Review by Mr. VIVES T. Published on 10/26/2025
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Review by Mr. YANN L. Published on August 30, 2025
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Review and comment by Mr. XAVIER R. Posted on April 2, 2024
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Review by Ms. GRACIELA B. Published on November 18, 2023
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