Domaine de l'Hortus Grande Cuvée Blanc by Domaine de l'Hortus

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninlow

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, honeysuckle, toasted hazelnut, white flowers

Palate: pear, apricot, creamy oak, saline lift, long mineral finish

Hortus's barrel-fermented flagship white, a five-grape blend that builds layers of stone fruit and creamy oak over Pic Saint-Loup limestone minerality.

What it pairs with

Roast chicken with truffle butter
Creamy oak and toasted hazelnut meet truffle and brown butter.
Lobster with beurre blanc
The wine's body and saline lift match lobster and butter sauce.
Aged Comté
Toasted hazelnut and saline mineral finish find harmony with mature Comté's nutty crystals.

History

The Hortus white flagship blends Chardonnay, Viognier, Roussanne, Sauvignon Gris and Petit Manseng in a barrel-fermented expression. Builds the textural mid-palate the standard Bergerie blanc cannot.

1995: First vintage of Domaine de l'Hortus white flagship

Facts

Producer: Domaine de l'Hortus · visiting guide
Grapes: Chardonnay, Viognier, Roussanne, Sauvignon Gris, Petit Manseng
Classification: AOC Languedoc
Oak: Barrel-fermented in French oak; lees stirring through winter
ABV: 14.0%
Price: €25-35 at retail
Drinking window: 3-12 from vintage
First vintage: 1995
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Domaine de l'Hortus Grande Cuvée Blanc

What does Domaine de l'Hortus Grande Cuvée Blanc taste like?

White peach, honeysuckle, toasted hazelnut and white flowers on the nose; pear, apricot, creamy oak, saline lift and a long mineral finish on the palate. Full-bodied with medium acidity.

When should I drink Domaine de l'Hortus Grande Cuvée Blanc?

Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage at 12-14 degrees Celsius. Barrel-fermented whites of this register develop honeyed depth with bottle age.

What food pairs with Domaine de l'Hortus Grande Cuvée Blanc?

Roast chicken with truffle butter is the canonical match; lobster with beurre blanc and aged Comté are equally strong pairings.

What grapes are in Domaine de l'Hortus Grande Cuvée Blanc?

A five-grape blend of Chardonnay, Viognier, Roussanne, Sauvignon Gris and Petit Manseng. Barrel-fermented in French oak.

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