Domaine de L'Hortus - Bergerie de L'Hortus 2011
Note: Bettane & Desseauve 16/20
“Made from Chardonnay, Viognier, Sauvignon, and Roussanne, it displays remarkable freshness. Fennel and garrigue, with absolute charm. ” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2013). A finish of citrus, menthol, and white flowers... A beautiful blend of indulgent flavors!
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Eye
a pretty pale shade with golden and green highlights
Nose
powerful and very complex, with citrus notes (grapefruit, pineapple), fresh minty notes, and white floral notes
Palate
A beautifully balanced palate with freshness, body, and smoothness. A finish of citrus, menthol, and white flowers
Serve
10–12°C
Open
1/2 hour before serving
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2014
Production
75,000 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
ce vin accompagnera idéalement les crustacés, terrines de fruits de mer, poissons grillés et les fromages de chèvre...<br/>
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 bereavements that have affected the family. 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, 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 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 wine cellar and a house, and then welcomed their children to join them.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)