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Domaine de l'Hortus

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Domaine de l'Hortus
Domaine de l'Hortus, at the crossroads of the Pic Saint-Loup and Mont de l'Hortus mountains, is located high in the hinterland of Montpellier, in the Languedoc region. For over 25 years, Domaine de l'Hortus has been the pride of the Orliac family, led by Marie-Thérèse and Jean, who have turned it into one of the most emblematic estates in the Coteaux du Languedoc appellation, making a large part of Pic Saint-Loup's reputation in the process.

The Orliac family runs the vineyards of Domaine de l'Hortus, 50 hectares of limestone scree where Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache (for the reds), Chardonnay, Viognier and Roussanne (for the whites) express themselves magnificently in an ideal north-east orientation, and Clos du Prieur, a 10-hectare enclave in the heart of the Buèges valley. L'Hortus is a living estate, deeply rooted in its terroir and in its time, for the most part favoring traditional harvesting and vinification methods, with respect for nature, wine and people.

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Domaine de L'Hortus - IGP Val de Montferrand Grande Cuvée blanc 2022

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4/5 (2 reviews)

1*Étoile Hachette

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90/100 Bettane & Desseauve

generous
immediate pleasure
gastronomy

"Another superb success for the Domaine with this fine, elegant white with a strong personality".

"A high-end, gourmet white, dominated by Chardonnay, fermented and aged in oak. Brioche and vanilla on the nose, and buttery, full-bodied and welcoming on the palate, with lovely flesh and just the right amount of tension. Already seductive, but with good cellaring potential". (Le Guide Hachette 2025)

Domaine de L'Hortus - Pic Saint-Loup Grande Cuvée rouge 2021

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4.3/5 (3 reviews)

92/100 Decanter

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90/100 Bettane & Desseauve

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17/20 Jancis Robinson

(2020 vintage notes)
complex
red berries
model of success

"A benchmark of Pic Saint-Loup, this prestigious red will captivate you with its complexity and power".

Sought-after by all Languedoc connoisseurs, this cuvée is the perfect expression of the estate's finest terroirs. Its rich attack, elegant structure and incredible length make it a must-have in Pic-Saint-Loup.

Domaine de L'Hortus - Languedoc Bergerie de L'Hortus Rosé 2023

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5/5 (1 review)

finesse
long finish
summer

"Delicate and fresh on the palate with sweet citrus fruits, a guaranteed success!"

This Languedoc rosé reveals gourmet aromas dominated by raspberry, strawberry and citrus fruit. A lovely attack on the palate lends freshness and finesse to this full-bodied, smooth cuvée. Long finish, rich in fruit.

Domaine de L'Hortus - IGP Hérault Le Loup dans la Bergerie 2023

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4.2/5 (8 reviews)

fruity
cold meats
guaranteed fun

"This easy-drinking cuvée will be the ideal companion for your aperitifs and festive barbecues.

Produced from the estate's young vines, Le Loup dans la Bergerie is an intense red on the nose, with lovely red fruit aromas, accompanied by subtle menthol and spice nuances. The palate is well-balanced, round and supple, with very little tannin and a very fruity finish.

Domaine de L'Hortus - Bergerie de L'Hortus blanc 2023

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4/5 (1 review)

1*Étoile Hachette

fruity
harmonious
accessible

"A sure value in its appellation, a white pleasure that rhymes with elegance and precision".

"Six grape varieties come together in this fruity, tank-aged white, with a vigorous, floral and exotic nose. Pineapple, peach and apricot come to the fore in a lively palate that's as round as it is fresh, with unmistakable balance and a definite sweetness." (Le Guide Hachette 2025)

Domaine de L'Hortus - Pic Saint-Loup Bergerie de L'Hortus rouge 2022

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3.6/5 (12 reviews)

92/100 Decanter

(Vintage 2021 notes)
spicy
black fruits
best seller

"A beautiful opus which, in its youth, will be the ideal accompaniment to your light lunches!"

Bergerie de l'Hortus is a powerful, intense red on the nose, with notes of ripe black fruit, licorice and sweet spices. The attack is frank and well-balanced, with mellow tannins and a lovely spicy, delicately licorice finish, with a hint of menthol...

Domaine de L'Hortus - Bergerie de L'Hortus blanc 2020

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3.7/5 (3 reviews)

88/100 Robert Parker

(2019 vintage notes)
fruity
harmonious
accessible

"A wine for pleasure

Bergerie de l'Hortus blanc 2020 has a powerful nose, with notes of apricot, white flowers and citrus. Elegant and fresh on the palate, with aromas of yellow fruit, citrus and white flowers, and a fine balance between acidity and aromatic complexity. A perfect accompaniment to scallops in saffron sauce...

Domaine de L'Hortus - Bergerie de L'Hortus Rosé 2020

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3.8/5 (4 reviews)

2*Étoiles Hachette

(2019 vintage notes)
freshness
finesse
long finish

This Languedoc rosé reveals gourmet aromas dominated by raspberry, strawberry and citrus fruit. A lovely attack on the palate lends freshness and finesse to this full-bodied, smooth cuvée. The long finish is rich in fruit. A guaranteed success!

Domaine de L'Hortus - Clos du Prieur 2017

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3.5/5 (11 reviews)

Clos du Prieur is immediately seductive, with its powerful floral character and complex personality evoking iris, laurel, blackcurrant and wild berries. A supple, full-bodied wine to enjoy today. Discover it now!

Domaine de L'Hortus - Clos du Prieur 2015

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3.6/5 (10 reviews)

Clos du Prieur is immediately seductive, with its powerful floral character and complex personality evoking iris, laurel, blackcurrant and wild berries. A supple, full-bodied wine to enjoy today. Discover it now!

Domaine de L'Hortus - Bergerie de L'Hortus Rosé 2016

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3.6/5 (7 reviews)

1*Étoile Hachette

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14/20 Bettane & Desseauve

(2015 vintage notes)

This Languedoc rosé reveals gourmet aromas dominated by raspberry and strawberry, with amylic and floral notes. A lovely attack on the palate lends freshness and finesse to this full-bodied, smooth cuvée. The long finish is rich in fruit, with spicy notes... A guaranteed success!

Domaine de L'Hortus - Loup y es-tu ? 2016

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3.6/5 (16 reviews)

A blend of Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier, Loup y es-tu? is THE aromatic, gourmet cuvée of the domaine. Full of freshness, this dry white is a fruity, springtime wine that can be enjoyed as an aperitif or on a cold table.

Domaine de L'Hortus - Le Loup dans la Bergerie 2015

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3.5/5 (6 reviews)

Produced from the estate's young vines, Le Loup dans la Bergerie is a friendly, easy-drinking red, intense on the nose, with lovely aromas of red fruits, accompanied by subtle hints of menthol and spice. Well-balanced on the palate, round and supple, with very little tannin and a very fruity finish... The ideal companion for summer meals!

Domaine de L'Hortus - Bergerie de L'Hortus Rosé 2013

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3.2/5 (14 reviews)

15/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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14/20 Gault & Millau

(2012 vintage notes)

New vintage, the 2012 was rated: Bettane & Desseauve 15/20 (Bonheur tout de suite)
A very fine Languedoc rosé distilling generous aromas dominated by raspberry and strawberry, but also with amylic and floral notes. Very fine attack on the palate, with freshness and finesse, volume and softness. The long finish is rich in fruit, with spicy notes... Pleasure guaranteed!

Domaine de L'Hortus - Bergerie de L'Hortus 2011

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3.9/5 (26 reviews)

A new vintage, the 2010 was rated: B&D 14.5/20 (Bonheur tout de suite), Decanter 18/20
Powerful and complex, Bergerie de L'Hortus offers notes of ripe red fruit, vanilla, licorice and sweet spices. The attack on the palate is straightforward, with very soft tannins, accompanied by a long, spicy finish, notes of ripe licorice fruit, vanilla and a hint of menthol. Very fine work!