DOMAINE DE L'HORTUS BLANC
Ref : 502863
i.e. 46 € / liter
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Our oenologists' opinion
Fruity and well-rounded
The nose is initially closed and austere, with a hint of flinty minerality.
The attack is fleshy and full-bodied, with a little character and finesse, albeit relatively short.
On the finish, however, the wine opens up, revealing a lovely character marked by acacia honey, wax and yellow fruit, bringing a lovely greediness.
Robe
Gold
- Keeping level Prêt à boire
- Service temperature 11°
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Grapes
Viognier
Sauvignon blanc
Petit manseng
Chardonnay
Features
Body ? The body is the way a wine feels inside the mouth. Several factors, such as the alcohol content and the presence of tannins, contribute to the feel of the wine.
Freshness ? The freshness of a wine is defined by its level of acidity. Unlike rounded wines, fresh wines are easy to drink, and are more lively. Acidity plays a necessary part in a wine's structure.
Aging ? All wines do not have the same aging potential. Some are supposed to be consumed at a young age while others must be kept for longer periods of time.
Domain and appellation
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DOMAINE DE L'HORTUS
In Valflaunès, at the foot of the Hortus and Pic Saint-Loup mountain ranges, a vineyard nestling in the heart of the Languedoc garrigue flourishes.
The ORLIAC family were quick to recognise the potential of this land to produce great wines.Terroir : The grapes come from plots planted on brown soils formed on scree made up of limestone chippings from the Cretaceous period.
Slopes range from 10 to 30%; altitudes from 150 to 300 metres.Viticulture: Environmentally-friendly practices designed to preserve the expression of the terroir.
Some of the grapes are harvested by hand.Vinification :
Direct pressing
Alcoholic fermentation for 4 weeks in barrels
Aged on fine lees with regular stirring of the lees for 8 months
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Main grape
Viognier -
Grapes Viognier, Sauvignon blanc, Petit manseng, Chardonnay
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Grapes
- Viognier
- Sauvignon blanc
- Petit manseng
- Chardonnay