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Château l'Hospitalet

La Réserve La Clape

France Languedoc-Roussillon Red Cabernet Sauvignon

full-bodied, dry and herbal red with fresh lift

Facts about the wine

Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region
France / Languedoc-Roussillon
Wine style
Red · Red
Alcohol content
13%
Body
Full
Acidity
High
Composition
Varietal/100%

About this wine

La Réserve La Clape is a full-bodied, dry red with ripe dark fruit, Mediterranean herbs and a lively backbone. The stated Cabernet Sauvignon points towards cassis, cedar and firm tannins, although the exact blend and oak treatment may vary by vintage. Its high acidity keeps the generous profile fresh.

Style
full-bodied, dry and herbal red with fresh lift
Serving temperature
16–18 °C
Ageing potential
Enjoyable now; in a good vintage it can develop for 5–8 years.

What does this wine taste like?

The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
Aromas and flavours
  • cassis
  • black cherry
  • cedar
  • garrigue herbs
  • black pepper
  • liquorice

Food that goes well with this wine

Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.

  • roast lamb with rosemary
  • grilled beef
  • duck breast
  • slow-cooked Provençal stew
  • aged hard cheeses
  • Beef
  • Pasta
  • Veal

Vintages

Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.

  • 2022
  • 2021
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  • 1971
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  • 1964
  • 1959

From the Wijnfeld cellars

Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.

Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.

Member ratings

Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.

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  • Emiel F.★★★★☆vintage 20218 Sep 2026

About Château l'Hospitalet

Château l’Hospitalet is located in La Clape, a sunny, limestone-rich coastal massif in the Languedoc near Narbonne. The estate is part of Gérard Bertrand and is known for Mediterranean wines combining ripe fruit, herbal notes and the moderating influence of the nearby sea.

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This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.