Profile

Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 6 to 20 years from vintage.

vintage6 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: concentrated dark fruit, leather, warm spice, graphite

Palate: black fruit, iron, fine grain tannin, wild herbs

Prestige cuvée of Hospitalet from a rocky parcel dominated by wind and sun; old vines of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre on the La Clape limestone.

What it pairs with

History

Hospitalitas is the flagship prestige cuvée of Chateau l'Hospitalet, named for the estate's historic motto 'sine vino, vana hospitalitas' (without wine, hospitality is futile). From a single rocky parcel dominated by wind and sun.

  1. 2008First vintage of Hospitalitas

Facts

Producer
Chateau l'Hospitalet · visiting guide
Grapes
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
Classification
AOC La Clape
Oak
18-20 months in French oak barriques, high percentage new oak
ABV
15.0%
Price
EUR 75-130 at retail
Drinking window
6-20 from vintage
First vintage
2008
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Hospitalitas

What does Hospitalitas taste like?

Concentrated dark fruit, leather, warm spice and graphite on the nose; black fruit, iron, fine-grain tannin and wild herbs on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Hospitalitas?

Drink between 6 and 20 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 2 hours of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 10-15 years.

What grapes are in Hospitalitas?

Old-vine Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre from a single rocky parcel dominated by wind and sun at Chateau l'Hospitalet.

What food pairs with Hospitalitas?

Saddle of venison with juniper is the canonical pairing; Hospitalitas' iron-and-leather depth meets gamey richness. Dry-aged ribeye and aged Roquefort are equally strong matches.

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