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Gérard Bertrand - La Clape Château L'Hospitalet Grand Red Wine 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 named Best Red Wine in the World with a score of 97 points at the International Wine Challenge"

"The nose of black fruit, ash, roasted meat, and black pepper carries through to a full-bodied palate with fine tannins. It is structured, full-bodied, and compact, with black cherries at its core and a crisp berry character throughout the wine. Concentrated and compact finish. Syrah, Grenache Noir, and Mourvèdre. Made from biodynamically grown grapes certified by Demeter. Drink now or cellar.” (James Suckling 2023). Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and selected shipping method)

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Estate

Gérard Bertrand

Vintage

Château L'Hospitalet Grand Vin

Vintage

2020

Designation

La Clape

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

Syrah, Mourvèdre et Grenache noir

Terroirs

Marly-calcareous soils, at an altitude of about 100 meters along the Mediterranean coast

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

The grapes are sorted and destemmed; each grape variety is vinified separately, with maceration lasting 20 to 25 days, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks

Livestock farming

Aged for 12 to 16 months in new 225-liter barrels, with stirring of the fine lees; the best barrels from each grape variety are selected and blended

Alcohol content

15%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A beautiful, bright ruby color

Nose

Intense, with notes of spices and red berries such as strawberries

Palate

Fresh and fruity, with an elegant, harmonious, and delicate structure, featuring silky, refined tannins

Serve

At 16°C

Open

Decant 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving

Drink before

2032

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with a rack of lamb, game birds, dishes served in sauce, or aged cheeses...

More information at Gérard Bertrand

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2025 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

Gérard Bertrand has built his name into one of the most dynamic brands in French viticulture. While he describes making wines from the South as an “art of living,” he is first and foremost a meticulous and demanding winemaker, striving for excellence across his 17 estates. This quest finds its culmination in Clos d’Ora, a magnificent vintage from the heights of La Livinière, and in a rosé from the Cabrières terroir, the Clos du Temple cuvée, which shines with its intense personality. Since 2002, he has been leading a large-scale conversion of his vineyards to organic and biodynamic farming, making his estate one of the most significant in France in terms of sustainable viticulture. All of the estates’ wines are remarkable.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100

Rated estate (2025 guide) Cité

About the wine:

The aroma of Château l'Hospitalet, with notes of juniper, rosemary, and juniper, immediately transports us to La Clape. The tannins are both firm and elegant, with a silky texture.

About the estate:

Over the past 20 years, former international rugby player Gérard Bertrand has built an exceptionally dynamic business in the Languedoc region. For this achievement, he was named “Wine Merchant of the Year” by *La Revue du Vin de France* in 2016. Starting with the family vineyard in Villemajou, in the Corbières region, in 1987, his empire now sells millions of bottles annually and encompasses several hundred hectares spread across various sites, from Malepère to the Terrasses du Larzac. Since 2012, he has produced his flagship Clos d'Ora cuvée using biodynamic methods, a practice he has extended to the entire vineyard. Château l'Hospitalet, just outside Narbonne, is a comprehensive, high-quality visitor center—a place well worth a stop.

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

The nose of black fruit, ash, roasted meat, and black pepper carries through to a full-bodied palate with refined tannins. It is structured, full-bodied, and compact, with black cherries at its core and a crisp berry character throughout the wine. Concentrated and compact finish. Syrah, Grenache Noir, and Mourvèdre. Made from biodynamically grown grapes certified by Demeter. Ready to drink or for aging.

Customer rating

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4.5/5

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Review by Mr. SOLORES J. Published on September 3, 2025

harmonious and delicate.

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Review by Mr. BERNARD L. Published on 11/22/2025

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