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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 14 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs14 yrs16 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, garrigue, warm spice, Mediterranean herbs
Palate: black fruit, wild herbs, fine grain tannin, long warm finish
Grand Vin red of Hospitalet from the best plots of Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache Noir; each variety vinified separately and blended in February before 12-month barrel ageing.
What it pairs with
- Bouillabaisse and rouille The wine's structure carries the saffron-and-fish stew of the Languedoc coast.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
- Lamb tagine with prunes Warm spice and dark fruit echo the Moroccan spice palette.More wines for lamb →
- Aged sheep cheese Salt-and-nut sheep cheese contrasts the wine's wild herbs.More wines for cheese →
History
Gerard Bertrand acquired Chateau l'Hospitalet in 2002. The estate's Grand Vin Rouge is the flagship La Clape; the estate has followed biodynamic principles since 2013 and is Demeter-certified.
- 2002Gerard Bertrand acquires Chateau l'Hospitalet
- 2013Estate begins biodynamic conversion
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau l'Hospitalet · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
- Classification
- AOC La Clape
- Oak
- 12 months in French oak barrels
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 38-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-14 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Grand Vin Rouge
What does Hospitalet Grand Vin Rouge taste like?
Dark cherry, garrigue, warm spice and Mediterranean herbs on the nose; black fruit, wild herbs, fine-grain tannin and a long warm finish on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins.
When should I drink Hospitalet Grand Vin Rouge?
Drink between 4 and 14 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 60-90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 7-10 years.
What grapes are in Hospitalet Grand Vin Rouge?
Syrah, Grenache Noir and Mourvedre from the best plots of the estate. Each variety vinified separately and blended in February before 12-month barrique ageing.
What food pairs with Hospitalet Grand Vin Rouge?
Bouillabaisse and rouille is the canonical pairing; the wine's structure carries the Languedoc coast saffron-and-fish stew. Lamb tagine and aged sheep cheese are equally strong matches.
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