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Gérard Bertrand - La Clape Château L'Hospitalet Grand Vin 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 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 extends into a full body with fine tannins. It is structured, ample, and compact, with black cherries at the center 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). Wooden case delivery available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

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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

Marble-limestone soils, at an altitude of around 100 meters along the Mediterranean coastline

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Grapes are sorted and destemmed, each variety is vinified separately, maceration lasts 20 to 25 days, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats.

Livestock farming

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 dominant notes of spices and red fruits such as strawberry

Mouth

Fresh and fruity, elegant, harmonious, and delicate structure, with silky, fine 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 with rack of lamb, game birds, dishes served with sauce, or mature cheeses...

More information on Gérard Bertrand

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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 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 wine:

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

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.

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100

About wine:

The nose of black fruits, ash, roasted meat, and black pepper continues into a full body with fine tannins. It is structured, ample, and compact, with black cherries at the center 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.

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Note and opinion by Mr. SOLORES J. Published on 09/03/2025

harmonious and delicate.

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Note and opinion by Mr. BERNARD L. Published on 11/22/2025

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