14/03/2025
Wine description
As part of a presidential trip to China in November 2019, Château l'Hospitalet was chosen to represent the excellence of French wines.
Since the 2017 vintage the estate has been AB ( organic wine ) and DEMETER (biodynamic agriculture) certified.
The 2017 vintage was voted Best Red Wine in the World with 97 points at the International Wine Challenge 2019
Appellation : AOP La Clape
Vintage : 2019, 2020 and 2021
Format : 75cl, Magnum and Jeroboam
Grape variety(s) : Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
Alcohol level : 15.0 Vinification and ageing
The harvest date is determined by means of maturity checks. regular, to the analysis of polyphenols contained in the films of grapes and thanks to the daily tasting of grapes as the season approaches harvest. Picking healthy, ripe grapes is a crucial step in achieve a high level of quality. The harvest is manual, the grapes are taken to the winery within the hour. The grapes are sorted then destemmed before being placed in a temperature-controlled vat. Each grape variety is vinified separately. The maceration time is around 20 to 25 days. At the end of winter, the wines are transferred to new barrels of 225 liters for a stay of between 12 and 16 months, in the magnificent Hospitalet cellar (2000 barrels). Stirring of the lees fines is carried out periodically. The best barrels from each of the grape varieties are selected and blended to produce this vintage.
Tasting notes
The dress is bright ruby. The nose, intense, is dominated by aromas of spices and fruits red (strawberry). The mouth presents tannins silky and fine, highlighting the fruity freshness of this wine.
Conservation
Keep away from sunlight and at a constant temperature
Food & wine pairing suggested by our chef
Serve at 16°C with rack of lamb, game birds or mature cheeses. This wine fleshy, harmonious, with an elegant structure, can be drunk now and portends a most promising future
