In the glass
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
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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
- 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.