Gérard Bertrand - La Clape Château L'Hospitalet Grand Vin blanc 2022
90/100
RVF
92/100
James Suckling
92/100
Wine Spectator
"A white wine with a strong personality, produced from the estate's finest vineyards."
"The nose is marked by lemon zest, stone fruit, and peaches, followed by a medium to full body with a creamy texture. Lemons are present on the palate with a fresh and succulent finish. Grenache blanc, Bourboulenc, and Vermentino. Made from biodynamically grown grapes certified by Demeter. Ready to drink now." (James Suckling 2023). Wooden case delivery available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).
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Eye
Gold color, pale yellow
Nose
Powerful and fresh, aromas of citrus fruits, white-fleshed fruits, notes of garrigue, anise, and toasted hazelnuts.
Mouth
Great finesse and beautiful minerality, iodine notes, hints of white pepper and flint, superb freshness on the finish.
Serve
At 11°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with pan-fried scallops, fish in sauce, or as an aperitif.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
Gérard Bertrand has made his name one of the most dynamic brands in French wine production. While he claims to make wines from the South as a "way of life," he is first and foremost a meticulous and demanding winemaker, striving for excellence across his 17 estates. This quest has culminated in Clos d'Ora, a magnificent vintage from the heights of La Livinière, and 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 vineyard to organic and biodynamic cultivation, making it one of the most impressive in France in terms of virtuous viticulture. All of the estate's wines are remarkable.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2025 guide) Cité
About wine:
This blend of Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, and Vermentino opens up immediately with aromas of pear, ripe white fruit, and a hint of wax. The palate offers a fine, fairly concentrated texture that strikes a balance between richness and a pleasant bitterness. The finish is elegant and refined.
About the estate:
In 20 years, former international rugby player Gérard Bertrand has built an exceptionally dynamic business in Languedoc. For this, he was voted best wine merchant of the year by La Revue du vin de France in 2016. Starting out in 1987 with the family vineyard in Villemajou, in the Corbières region, his empire now sells millions of bottles each year and encompasses several hundred hectares spread across various sites, from Malepère to Terrasses du Larzac. Since 2012, he has been producing his grand cuvée Clos d'Ora using biodynamic methods, a practice he has extended to the entire vineyard. The Château l'Hospitalet on the outskirts of Narbonne is a comprehensive, high-quality visitor center and a place well worth a visit.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 92/100 (Exceptional wine)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About wine:
The nose is marked by lemon zest, stone fruit, and peaches, followed by a medium to full body with a creamy texture. Lemon notes are present on the palate with a fresh and succulent finish. Grenache blanc, Bourboulenc, and Vermentino. Made from biodynamically grown grapes certified by Demeter. Ready to drink now.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. SOLORES J. Published on 09/03/2025
freshness and elegance.
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