Hospitalitas by Chateau l'Hospitalet

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 in the header 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

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 · 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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