Bergerie de l'Hortus Blanc by Domaine de l'Hortus

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: citrus peel, white peach, boxwood, white flowers

Palate: yellow apple, lemon zest, saline lift, creamy texture

An atypical Pic Saint-Loup white built around Sauvignon Blanc and Gris with Chardonnay and Petit Manseng. Saline, citrus-driven, with a subtle creamy mid-palate from lees stirring.

What it pairs with

Oysters on the half-shell
Saline lift and citrus acidity are the textbook oyster match.
Grilled white fish with fennel
White peach and herbal lift complement fennel; the wine's acidity handles char.
Fresh goat cheese with herbs
Sauvignon-led citrus and creamy mid-palate match fresh chèvre's tang.

History

Pic Saint-Loup is approved only for reds and rosés, so Hortus's whites fall under the broader Languedoc appellation. Jean Orliac planted Sauvignon Blanc and Gris in the cooler northern parcels to make a white that captures the altitude and limestone of Hortus.

1992: First vintage of Bergerie de l'Hortus Blanc

Facts

Producer: Domaine de l'Hortus · visiting guide
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Chardonnay, Petit Manseng
Classification: AOC Languedoc
Oak: Partial barrel-fermentation, balance in stainless steel; lees stirring through winter
ABV: 13.5%
Price: €15-22 at retail
Drinking window: 1-6 from vintage
First vintage: 1992
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Bergerie de l'Hortus Blanc

What does Bergerie de l'Hortus Blanc taste like?

Citrus peel, white peach, boxwood and white flowers on the nose; yellow apple, lemon zest, saline lift and creamy texture on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Bergerie de l'Hortus Blanc?

Drink between 1 and 6 years from vintage at 10-12 degrees Celsius. Lees stirring gives it longevity beyond a typical entry white.

What food pairs with Bergerie de l'Hortus Blanc?

Oysters on the half-shell is the canonical pairing; grilled white fish with fennel and fresh goat cheese with herbs are equally strong matches.

What grapes are in Bergerie de l'Hortus Blanc?

Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Chardonnay and Petit Manseng. Pic Saint-Loup AOC is red-only, so whites bottle as AOC Languedoc.

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