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AOP La Clape
Château l'Hospitalet Grand Vin Red Gift Box Limited Edition Robert Combas, Hervé Di Rosa and Cyril Kongo
Balance – Finesse – Elegance
A harmonious, balanced and finely oaked wine
AOP La Clape
Grenache Noir
Lamb Chop
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Wine description
On the edge of the coastline, Château de l'Hospitalet overlooks the Mediterranean from about a hundred metres above. Benefiting from a semi-arid Mediterranean climate with mild winters, the vineyard enjoys exceptional climatic conditions: the Mediterranean heat and sunshine are tempered by the altitude, allowing a slow ripening of the grapes — the ideal condition for a beautiful aromatic expression of the wines and their tannins. These Art Collection cuvées come from a plot selection that showcases the works of Hervé Di Rosa, Cyril Kongo and Robert Combas.
Food & Wine pairings suggested by our chef
Serve at 16°C with a rack of lamb, game birds or aged cheeses.
Winemaking and ageing
Harvesting healthy, ripe grapes is a fundamental step in achieving a high level of quality. The harvest is done by hand, with the grapes brought to the winery in containers within the hour that follows. The grapes are sorted and then destemmed before being placed in temperature-controlled vats.
Tasting note
The colour is a deep, intense red, offering
a beautiful visual concentration that heralds a wine of
character. The nose reveals expressive aromas of garrigue,
accompanied by subtle notes of spices and blackcurrant,
bringing complexity and typicity. The palate is round and velvety, revealing a beautiful aromatic richness marked by scents of thyme, garrigue and black fruits, notably blackcurrant.
Storage
Keep away from sunlight and at a constant temperature
Grape varieties
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions about our wines
Each product page provides a food and wine pairing suggestion suited to the cuvée. Our online tasting assistant can also advise you based on your menu.
The ageing potential depends on the cuvée and vintage — it is specified in this wine's technical sheet. In general, our wines for ageing and fine wines can be kept for more than 10 years, or even over 100 years for our fortified sweet wines, whilst our lighter cuvées, intended to be enjoyed young, are best appreciated within 2 to 3 years of purchase.
The alcohol content (% vol.) varies by cuvée and vintage; it is listed in the product’s technical data sheet, below the description.
The majority of our red, white and rosé wines are dry. Our natural sweet wines (Rivesaltes, Maury...) and certain crémants are sweet or semi-dry. The style (dry/sweet) of this cuvée is specified in its description.
The grape varieties, appellation and terroir of origin are indicated in this product’s technical data sheet.
Like almost all wines, our cuvées contain sulphites (naturally present during fermentation, sometimes added in small quantities as a preservative). Details (“no added sulphites”, level, etc.) are specified on this product’s technical data sheet and on the back label.
Many Gérard Bertrand cuvées are vegan certified (100% plant-based fining agents, no products of animal origin). This wine’s vegan status is indicated in its certifications on the product page.
A large proportion of our production is certified Organic Agriculture and/or Biodynamic (Demeter). The certifications applicable to this cuvée are listed on its product page under “Certifications”.
As a general rule: 8-10°C for rosés and light whites, 10-12°C for more complex whites, 16-18°C for reds. The most suitable serving temperature for this cuvée is also indicated on its technical sheet.
This depends on the wine and its age, as specified on the technical data sheet where relevant. As a general rule, our powerful age-worthy wines benefit from being decanted 30 minutes to 1 hour before tasting; lighter wines, whites and rosés can be served directly.
Yes, several cuvées are available in gift boxes, individually or as an assortment. See the “Gift Boxes” section of the shop or the product page to view the available options.
Depending on the cuvée: 37.5 cl (half-bottle), 75 cl (standard size), 150 cl (Magnum), and sometimes larger sizes. The size(s) available for this product are indicated on its product page.
We do not produce dealcoholised wine. However, our range offers wines with lower alcohol content: So'Vive (naturally low-alcohol organic white wine), Le Chouchou (light red wine) and Cote des Roses Red Léger. The precise alcohol content of each cuvée is indicated on its product sheet.
Delivery costs are calculated automatically when adding items to the basket; delivery is free for orders of €150 or more in mainland France. Allow between 2 and 5 working days for delivery in France, and up to 15 working days internationally. Full details (carriers, zones, returns) can be found on our Shipping Policy page.
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