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Gérard Bertrand L'Hospitalitas La Clape 2022
La Clape, Coteaux du Languedoc, Languedoc, Sud de France, FranceIn the Middle Ages, l'Hospitalitas was a place of refuge for pilgrims, protected from fierce winds and the punishing summer sun by a high cliff. Today, Château l'Hospitalet occupies the La Clape site, with the certified biodynamic coastal vineyard planted on its marls, chalks, and limestones. The 3 hectare Hospitalitas plot lies at the foot of a 30 metre cliff, planted with syrah and mourvèdre, and is now considered one of La Clape's flagship reds. The 2022 is a giant of a wine; at 15% alcohol, it has the weight and power of a Napa red, yet it also has freshness and structure that suggest it is on an ageing curve. The mix of power and elegance is a trademark of the plot, as are the dense garrigue, olive, blackberry, with a peppery finish. Lamb is the dish to tame it at this point, or cellar through 2032 with ease.Tasted: 24 January 2026Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $85.00 | 750ml | BCLS |
Blend: Syrah - MourvèdreUPC: 812147020670
