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Gérard Bertrand - La Clape Château L'Hospitalet Grand Vin rouge 2020

Gérard Bertrand - La Clape Château L'Hospitalet Grand Vin rouge 2020

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4.5/5 (2 customers)

93/100

James Suckling

92/100

RVF

silky
exceptional
biodynamics

"The 2017 vintage was voted Best Red Wine in the World with 97 points at the International Wine challenge."

"The nose of black fruit, ash, roasted meat and black pepper carries through to a full body with fine tannins. It's structured, full and compact, with black cherries at the center and a crisp berry character throughout. Concentrated, compact finish. Syrah, Grenache Noir and Mourvèdre. Made from Demeter-certified biodynamically grown grapes. For drinking or cellaring." (James Suckling 2023). Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

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Estate

Gérard Bertrand

Cuvée

Château L'Hospitalet Grand Vin

Vintage

2020

Designation

La Clape

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

Syrah, Mourvèdre et Grenache noir

Terroirs

Marly-limestone soils, at an altitude of around 100 metres on the Mediterranean coastline

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Grapes sorted, destemmed, each variety vinified separately, maceration for 20 to 25 days, fermentation in temperature-controlled vats.

Breeding

12 to 16 months in new 225 L barrels, with stirring of the fine lees. The best barrels of each grape variety are selected and blended.

Alcohol content

15%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Bright ruby hue

Nose

Intense, dominated by spices and red fruits such as strawberry.

Mouth

Fresh and fruity, elegant structure, harmonious and delicate, with silky, fine tannins

Serve

At 16°C

Open

Decant 30 min to 1 hour before serving

Drink before

2032

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with rack of lamb, game birds, sauces or mature cheeses...

More information on Gérard Bertrand

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (guide 2025) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)

About the domain :

Gérard Bertrand has made his name one of the most dynamic brands in French winegrowing. While he claims to make wines from the South an "art de vivre", he is first and foremost a meticulous and demanding winemaker, striving for excellence in his 17 estates. This quest culminates in Clos d'Ora, a magnificent cru in the hills above La Livinière, and a rosé from the Cabrières terroir, Clos du Temple, which shines with intense personality. Since 2002, he has been converting his vineyards to organic and biodynamic viticulture, one of the largest in France in terms of virtuous viticulture. All the estate's wines are outstanding.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100

Rated area (2025 guide) City

About the wine:

The nose of Château l'Hospitalet, with its notes of cade, rosemary and juniper, immediately places us in La Clape. The tannins are both solid and elegant, with a silky texture.

About the domain :

In 20 years, former international rugby player Gérard Bertrand has built up an exceptionally dynamic business in the Languedoc region. In 2016, he was voted best négociant of the year by La Revue du Vin de France. Starting with his family's vineyard in Villemajou, Corbières, in 1987, his empire is now counted in millions of bottles sold every year, and includes several hundred hectares spread over different sites, from Malepère to Terrasses du Larzac. In 2012, he began producing his grand cuvée Clos d'Ora biodynamically, a practice he is now extending to the entire vineyard. Château l'Hospitalet, on the outskirts of Narbonne, is a complete, high-quality hospitality complex, a place well worth a visit.

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

The nose of black fruit, ash, roasted meat and black pepper extends into a full body with fine tannins. Structured, full and compact, with black cherry in the center and crisp berry character throughout. Concentrated, compact finish. Syrah, Grenache Noir and Mourvèdre. Made from Demeter-certified biodynamically grown grapes. For drinking or cellaring.

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Note and review by M. SOLORES J. Published on 03/09/2025

harmonious and delicate.

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Note and review by M. BERNARD L. Published on 22/11/2025

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