Grand Vin Blanc by Chateau l'Hospitalet

Structure

Bodymedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, lemon zest, salt, white flower

Palate: peach, saline, lees creaminess, long mineral finish

Bourboulenc-led La Clape white from Hospitalet; the variety is the emblem of the appellation. Part-barrel, part-tank vinification preserves freshness.

What it pairs with

Sea bream baked in salt crust
Bourboulenc's saline core matches salt-baked white fish.
Grilled langoustines
The wine's lemon-and-salt finish carries shellfish.
Pelardon goat cheese
Lees creaminess softens goat-cheese tang.

History

Grand Vin Blanc was developed under Gerard Bertrand's ownership, building a flagship La Clape white from Bourboulenc (the emblem of the appellation) with Grenache Blanc and Viognier.

2002: Gerard Bertrand acquires Chateau l'Hospitalet
2013: Estate Demeter-certified biodynamic

Facts

Producer: Chateau l'Hospitalet · visiting guide
Grapes: Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier
Classification: AOC La Clape
Oak: 70% in barrel, 30% in vat to preserve freshness
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 35-50 at retail
Drinking window: 3-10 from vintage
First vintage: 2005
Biodynamic: Demeter Certified
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Grand Vin Blanc

What does Hospitalet Grand Vin Blanc taste like?

White peach, lemon zest, salt and white flower on the nose; peach, saline, lees creaminess and a long mineral finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity.

When should I drink Hospitalet Grand Vin Blanc?

Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30 minutes in carafe; the wine reaches its peak at 5-7 years.

What grapes are in Hospitalet Grand Vin Blanc?

Bourboulenc (the emblem of the La Clape appellation) with Grenache Blanc and Viognier. Part-barrel (70 percent) and part-tank vinification preserves freshness.

What food pairs with Hospitalet Grand Vin Blanc?

Sea bream baked in salt crust is the canonical pairing; Bourboulenc's saline core matches salt-baked white fish. Grilled langoustines and Pelardon goat cheese are equally strong matches.

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