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AOP La Clape
L'Hospitalitas AOP La Clape 2019 – 75cl red wine
Elegance – Power – Intensity
A noble, silky and powerful wine, built for ageing
AOP La Clape
Syrah
75cl Bottle
Meat in sauce
Cheeses
Grilled poultry
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Wine description
- The 3-hectare Hospitalitas plot is located at the heart of the vineyard at the foot of a 30-metre cliff that protects it from the North wind, facing the sea
- The exceptional character of this cuvée stems from the fact that the plot sits across the two terroirs that make up our vineyard (limestone and marl)
- Intense aromas of violet, ripe fruits and some toasty notes. A smooth and bewitching attack, full-bodied, with melted tannins, great power and a beautiful length
Food & Wine pairings suggested by our chef
Best enjoyed at 18°C with red meats or
grilled poultry, dishes in sauce or
aged cheeses.
Winemaking and ageing
In the Middle Ages, the Hospitalitas plot was home to a hospice for pilgrims, sheltered from the wind and the rays of the summer sun by a cliff that also marks the contact zone between two terroirs of white limestone and red marl soils. The building that once served as a shelter is no longer there, but today the vines benefit from this magical combe, and the plot perfectly illustrates the motto “sine vino, vana Hospitalitas”.
The protection the cliff affords the vines makes Hospitalitas—bordered by a truffle orchard, a mulberry field and an olive grove—a truly majestic showcase for Syrah. Here it expresses itself differently than anywhere else, with notes of pepper and small black berries, alongside an extra touch of freshness in a thoroughly Mediterranean expression. At the crossroads of history and culture, Hospitalitas embodies everything that sublimates the art de vivre of southern wines.
Tasting note
With an intense deep purple robe with
red highlights, its explosive nose reveals aromas
of violet, ripe fruits, with some toasted
notes. With a smooth and bewitching attack,
the very full palate develops on
silky tannins, with great power
and a beautiful length. The sweetness and the
phenolic structure confer a remarkable structure
to this cuvée, suitable for ageing.
Storage
Keep away from sunlight and at a constant temperature
Grape varieties
Technical sheet
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BiodynamicsBettane+Desseauve Wine Guide 97/100
L'Hospitalitas AOP La Clape 2019 – 75cl red wine
Sale price$205.00
Recognition of GÉRARD BERTRAND EXPERTISE
Ratings & Scores
Sakura Best Old World Rouge Wine
Best Old World Rouge Wine
Sakura Platinum Medal
Platinum Medal
Bettane+Desseauve 97/100
97/100
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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.
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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.
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