In the glass
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
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Saddle of venison with juniper
Hospitalitas' iron-and-leather depth meets gamey richness. -
Dry-aged ribeye
The wine's structure carries dry-aged beef richness. -
Aged Roquefort
Salty blue cheese contrasts the wine's warm spice.
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.
- 2008 — First vintage of Hospitalitas
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau l'Hospitalet
- 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.