Domaine Horgelus - La Valse des Mansengs 2017
2*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
“Winning the ‘Coup de Coeur’ award two years in a row is no small feat. Horgelus has achieved this with his Valse des Mansengs, which features a touch of Sauvignon—just enough to give his Gascon wines that hint of authority that gives structure to great white wines. A luminous golden hue and an intense nose of citrus (pink grapefruit) and ripe fruit (apricot, pineapple, mango), subtly tinged with hints of boxwood, create a most inviting first impression. On the palate, it displays impeccable balance, offering both vigor and elegance, smoothness and freshness. ” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019) A wine that’s pure pleasure!
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Eye
Gold Dress
Nose
Aromatic, with notes of crisp white and yellow fruits and pastries
Palate
Round and full-bodied, richly indulgent with a toasty finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairings
Try it with grilled fish, hard cheese, or as an appetizer...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2019) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2019 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Winning the “Favorite” award two years in a row is no small feat. Horgelus has done just that with this Valse des Mansengs, which features a touch of Sauvignon—just enough to give its Gascon vines that hint of authority that gives structure to great white wines. A luminous golden hue and an intense nose of citrus (pink grapefruit) and ripe fruit (apricot, pineapple, mango), subtly accented by hints of boxwood, create a most inviting first impression. On the palate, it displays impeccable balance, offering both vigor and elegance, smoothness and freshness.
About the estate:
A certified oenologist, Yoann Le Menn took over in 2007, at the age of twenty-one, the estate founded by his grandfather between Ténarèze and Bas-Armagnac, which today covers 90 ha. He produces Armagnac, alongside wines focused on the Côtes-de-Gascogne PGI. To preserve the berries’ aromatic freshness, he prefers to harvest at night.
Customer rating
3.7/5
based on 87 reviews
Review by Mr. MOISES B. Published on February 21, 2021
A fresh, fruity, yet very pleasant wine with a well-balanced palate.
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Review and comment by Mr. ERIC B. Posted on March 28, 2020
Very aromatic (on the palate), citrus, white fruit. Too much for me. I prefer drier, more mineral-driven wines.
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Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on November 15, 2019
Tasted in November 2019. A slight effervescence on the initial palate. A nose of white fruit with a hint of exotic fruit. A long, well-balanced palate with a touch of liveliness from the Sauvignon. A magnificent wine to drink now.
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Review and comment by Mr. YOANN P. Posted on 11/11/2019
A fresh and lively wine that doesn't lack substance. A very pleasant surprise.
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Review by Mr. DANIEL K. Posted on October 12, 2019
A little green. I think there are better options for the same price.
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Review and comment by Mr. OLIVIER O. Posted on July 16, 2019
La Gourmandise. A quintessential Gascon wine. A delight.
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Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN G. Published on April 24, 2019
Not bad, but it needs to be opened at least an hour in advance to appreciate the subtle blend of grape varieties.
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Review and comment by Mr. CLAUDE P. Posted on August 21, 2025
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Review and comment by Mr. THIERRY M. Published on May 17, 2024
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Review by Mr. GIOFFRE’ G. Published on May 3, 2023
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