Domaine L'Hortus Bergerie Blanc

The Hortus 2010 Coteaux du Languedoc Bergerie Classique Blanc comes principally from Sauvignon (Blanc and Gris variants) and Viognier, with Roussanne and Chardonnay as minority partners. (Given how terrifically Chardonnay turned out in this vintage, it is understandable that more even than usual would have been set-aside with the intention of informing the Grand Cuvee.) An enticing nose of ripe Persian melon, white peach, acacia off-set by a faint prickle of gooseberry and pungency of resinous herbs sets the stage for a silken-textured yet ultra-refreshing palate on which saliva-inducing salinity and a crystalline sense of mineral impingement help render the finish dynamic and irresistibly next-sip-compelling. A wealth of floral, herbal, and mineral subtlety emerges as you savor this – and believe me, you won’t be able to put the glass down for long! Expect the seductive and invigorating satisfaction of this wonderful value to persist for at least the next couple of years. 91 Points Wine Advocate #76 on Marketview Liquor's 2011 Top 100