Gérard Bertrand, passionate about theArt de Vivre Mediterranean and a specialist in premium wines from the South of France, reveals in the range Réserve Spéciale the elegant, fruity and generous expression of the region's best terroirs. The exceptional terroirs of the Languedoc, marked by optimal sunshine and low rainfall, reveal all the complexity of the emblematic grape varieties of the South of France, allowing the creation of high quality wines.

Dress: Pale yellow

Nose: Intense aromas of roses, exotic fruits, citrus and white flowers.

Mouth: Round, fresh

Food pairing: To be served at 10-12°C as an aperitif, with exotic dishes, fish, poultry or fresh fruit salad.

Origin: Southern France

Grape varieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Vinification: The harvest is early (beginning of August) in order to obtain a balanced and aromatic wine. The berries are pressed as soon as they arrive at the winery in a pneumatic press. The juice is then cold settled for 48 hours. Fermentation takes place at low temperature in order to preserve the fresh and fruity aromas as much as possible. Maturing is done on fine lees to preserve the aromatic character of the Muscat.

Alc. 12% vol. 

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer: 

Château l'Hospitalet

Route de Narbonne-Plage

11100 Narbonne

France

Dress: Bright Yellow

Nose: Fresh notes of citrus fruits, ripe apples

Mouth: White Flowers

Food pairing: Enjoy with scallops, fish in sauce, poultry or risottos.

Origin: Southern France

Grape varieties: 100% Chardonnay

Vinification: The grapes are harvested during the night to preserve the freshness of the fruit. As soon as they arrive at the winery, the berries are delicately pressed in a pneumatic press. After cold static settling, alcoholic fermentation begins in stainless steel vats at low temperature. Part of the must is put into barrels to finish the fermentation. Malolactic fermentation is not carried out to preserve the liveliness of the wine. After a light fining, the wine is bottled.

Alc. 13% vol. 

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer: 

Château l'Hospitalet

Route de Narbonne-Plage

11100 Narbonne

France

Gérard Bertrand, passionate about theArt de Vivre Mediterranean and a specialist in premium wines from the South of France, reveals in the range Réserve Spéciale the elegant, fruity and generous expression of the region's best terroirs. The exceptional terroirs of the Languedoc, marked by optimal sunshine and low rainfall, reveal all the complexity of the emblematic grape varieties of the South of France, allowing the creation of high quality wines.

Dress: Bright yellow

Nose: Notes of peaches, pears, tropical fruits, white flowers.

Mouth: Notes of honeysuckle, ripe pears, peaches, orange blossom and citrus fruit.

Food pairing: Enjoy at 8-10°C with shellfish, fish, poultry or Asian.

Origin: Southern France

Grape varieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Vinification: The yields in the vineyard are limited to concentrate the aromatic potential of the wine. Viognier is a grape variety that requires to be harvested at maturity in order to express its fullness and its full aromatic range. The grapes are directly pressed on arrival at the winery and then placed in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. After cold static settling, alcoholic fermentation is carried out at low temperature to preserve the fruity aromas. In order to preserve the freshness of the wine, malolactic fermentation is not carried out.

Alc. 13% vol. 

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer: 

Château l'Hospitalet

Route de Narbonne-Plage

11100 Narbonne

France

Gérard Bertrand, passionate about theArt de Vivre Mediterranean and a specialist in premium wines from the South of France, reveals in the range "Réserve Spéciale" the elegant, fruity and generous expression of the region's best terroirs. The exceptional terroirs of the Languedoc, marked by optimal sunshine and low rainfall, reveal all the complexity of the emblematic grape varieties of the South of France, allowing the creation of high quality wines.

Dress: Deep with purple highlights

Nose: Subtle aromas of black fruits

Mouth: Round, intensely fruity

Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon

Food pairing: To be enjoyed at 18°C with roast beef, poultry or mature cheeses.

Origin: Southern France

Vinification: The harvest begins when the grapes have completely reached maturity. Hand-picked, the berries are separated from the stalks (de-stemming) before being put in vats for a traditional maceration of 10 to 15 days. Pumping over and maturing allow the "best" to be extracted from the skins before pressing. Part of the wine is aged 10 months in barrels before bottling.

Alc. 13% vol. 

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer: 

Château l'Hospitalet

Route de Narbonne-Plage

11100 Narbonne

France

Gérard Bertrand, passionate about theArt de Vivre Mediterranean and a specialist in premium wines from the South of France, reveals in the range "Réserve Spéciale" the elegant, fruity and generous expression of the region's best terroirs. The exceptional terroirs of the Languedoc, marked by optimal sunshine and low rainfall, reveal all the complexity of the emblematic grape varieties of the South of France, allowing the creation of high quality wines.

Dress: Dark and dense ruby

Nose: Powerful. Aromas of red berries, cherry, wild strawberry. Intense notes of spices, prune as well as leather and truffle.

Mouth: Supple and aromatic. Round and elegant, structured and powerful.

Grape varieties: Merlot

Food pairing: To be enjoyed at 18°C with meat, grilled poultry or mature cheeses.

Origin: Southern France

Vinification: The berries are harvested at full maturity. Alcoholic fermentation is carried out under temperature control in traditional maceration. Following malolactic fermentation, part of the wine is matured in vats for about 8 months to keep the fruit, the other part being put into oak barrels. After a light fining, this wine is kept several months in the bottle.

Alc. 14% vol. 

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer: 

Château l'Hospitalet

Route de Narbonne-Plage

11100 Narbonne

France

Gérard Bertrand, passionate about theArt de Vivre Mediterranean and a specialist in premium wines from the South of France, reveals in the range "Réserve Spéciale" the elegant, fruity and generous expression of the region's best terroirs. The exceptional terroirs of the Languedoc, marked by optimal sunshine and low rainfall, reveal all the complexity of the emblematic grape varieties of the South of France, allowing the creation of high quality wines.

Dress: Intense and deep, garnet, with purple highlights

Nose: Spices, blackberries, blueberries and violets.

Mouth: Ample and round

Grape varieties: Syrah

Food pairing: To be enjoyed at 18°C with grilled meat, game, poultry or matured cheeses.

Origin: Southern France

Vinification: The berries are harvested at full maturity during the month of September. A traditional maceration of at least 15 days is carried out in order to develop the typical Syrah aromas (white pepper, blackberry and violet) and to extract quality, round and fine tannins. The malolactic fermentation takes place in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats, then the ageing process lasts approximately 8 months. Part of the wine is aged in barrels. After a light fining, this wine is kept for several months in the bottle.

Alc. 13% vol. 

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer: 

Château l'Hospitalet

Route de Narbonne-Plage

11100 Narbonne

France

Dress: Very pale pink, with shades of grey and white.

Nose: Very fond of red berry aromas.

Mouth: Slightly sparkling gives the wine all its freshness and exalts the fruit.

Food pairing: Serve at 10-12 °C - Enjoy as an aperitif, with shellfish, Mediterranean salads, Asian dishes, baked fish and spicy and tasty dishes such as Thai curry or tagines.

Origin: Southern France

Grape varieties: Grenache Gris

Vinification: The grapes are hand-picked and pressed directly. All the handling is carried out under carbon dioxide protection in order to preserve the delicate aromas of the Grenache, until the start of the fermentation carried out at low temperature (15 to 18°C). The wine is matured on its fine lees for several weeks before being bottled

Alc. 13% vol. 

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer: 

Château l'Hospitalet

Route de Narbonne-Plage

11100 Narbonne

France

Dress: Very pale yellow with green highlights.

Nose: Fresh and intense, fermenting and citrus fruit aromas.

Mouth: Tasty and balanced, the long and mineral finish

Food pairing: Serve at 10-12°C - To be enjoyed as a cocktail and can accompany as well, finger food, marinated fish or exotic dishes.

Origin: Southern France

Grape varieties: Vermentino, Grenache Blanc

Vinification: The grapes are harvested early at the end of August because of their proximity to the Hérault coast. Harvesting is carried out at night or very early in the morning in order to preserve all the freshness and integrity of the berries. As soon as they arrive at the winery, the grapes are immediately and delicately pressed in order to favour a very light colour. The first juices are run off and the presses are spread out to keep only the heart of the cuvée. The musts after pressing are settled statically in the cold for 48 to 72 hours to obtain a very limpid must and favour mineral expression. Alcoholic fermentation is carried out at temperatures of 15 and 18°C to favour the expression and freshness of the aromas. The wine is matured on its fine lees in stainless steel tanks for several weeks before bottling.

Alc. 13% vol. 

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer: 

Château l'Hospitalet

Route de Narbonne-Plage

11100 Narbonne

France

Dress: Pale pink

Nose: Delicious red fruit, raspberry and strawberry aromas and flavours

Mouth: Delicate and opens with floral notes.

Food pairing: Serve at 10°c - To be enjoyed as an aperitif, with salads or exotic dishes.

Origin: Southern France

Grape varieties: Syrah

Vinification: The winemaking process is precise and very precise given the fact that we do not use sulphur or oenological inputs at any stage of the winemaking or bottling process.

Alc. 13% vol. 

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer: 

Château l'Hospitalet

Route de Narbonne-Plage

11100 Narbonne

France

Dress: Bright, golden highlights

Nose: Notes of white flowers, citrus fruits

Mouth: Fresh, elegant, very well-balanced.

Food pairing: Serve at 12°C as an aperitif, with pasta with pesto and green vegetable risotto.

Origin: Southern France

Grape varietes: Chardonnay

Vinification: The work begins in the vineyard with a precise and meticulous selection of the plots most suited to produce this type of wine (90% of the final result is the result of this precision work): the sanitary state must be perfect, the foliage must be healthy, fresh and dense, the grapes must have an optimal level of maturity. Indeed, the picking window is very small as the acid/sugar balance is so important for this type of wine. The vinification is very complex because we do not use sulphur or oenological inputs. The grapes are immediately pressed and cold settled in order to favour a natural stabilisation of the oxidisable compounds in the must by precipitation. Then the alcoholic fermentation is rapid and takes place in a neutralized atmosphere. Fermentation temperatures are regulated at 18°C. The wine is clarified by racking before malolactic fermentation and is then racked again and kept cold. The wine is bottled early enough in the year to preserve the aromatic expression. Maturing is done in the bottle.

Alc. 13% vol. 

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer: 

Château l'Hospitalet

Route de Narbonne-Plage

11100 Narbonne

France

Dress: Deep red with garnet highlights

Nose: Red fruits, subtly spicy

Mouth: Round and fruity

Food pairing: Serve at 16°C with a risotto or vegetable wok.

Grape varieties: 100% Merlot

Origin: Southern France

Vinification: The work begins in the vineyard with a precise and meticulous selection of the plots most suitable for producing this type of wine (90% of the final result is the result of this precision work): the sanitary state must be perfect, the foliage must be healthy, fresh and dense, and the grapes must have an optimal level of maturity. Indeed, the picking window is very small, as the acid/sugar balance and the maturity of the tannins are so important for this type of wine. Red wine making is very traditional, except that we do not use SO2 or any other oenological input. The grapes are de-stemmed then the maceration phase lasts about 10 days during which we only work on the extraction by daily pumping over to encourage the expression of the fruit. Pressing takes place taking care to separate the presses, then the wines are racked in order to eliminate the coarsest lees before the malolactic fermentation. After the malolactic fermentation, the wines are racked again and then put in cold storage to guarantee their good stability in the vat.

Alc. 13% vol. 

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer: 

Château l'Hospitalet

Route de Narbonne-Plage

11100 Narbonne

France

This vintage Cote des Roses celebrates theArt de Vivre Mediterranean. The soil, very varied, is essentially made up of hard limestone from the garrigues, schist soils but also gravel brought by the rivers of Languedoc. The climate, hot and windy ("semi-arid Mediterranean climate with mild winter variations") favours the ripening of the grapes and their good health, while keeping freshness thanks to the altitude and the effect of the sea, which mitigates the high summer temperatures. The bottle has a new rose-shaped bottom, created by a young designer from the Ecole Boulle. It's a wine that offers itself like a bouquet of roses!

Dress: Beautiful pale colour with slightly golden reflections.

Nose: The nose develops aromas of mango, dried fruit, almond and hazelnut as well as citrus fruit, grapefruit and orange blossom.

Mouth:Barrel ageing brings aromas of vanilla, cinnamon, fresh butter and spices. Its finish is marked by a beautiful minerality and a good length.

Grape varieties: 100% Chardonnay

Food pairing: To be enjoyed at 10°C as an aperitif or with shellfish or fish.

Origin: Southern France

Vinification: The grapes are harvested at perfect maturity, in order to express the optimal potential of the grape variety. A meticulous sorting of the harvest is carried out when the grapes are picked and received. Grapes are worked under neutral gas in order to minimise the risk of oxidation of the musts. The grapes are destemmed, cooled to 8°C and sent to the press to extract the must. Particular attention is paid to the pressing process in order to preserve only the first and best quality juices. The juices are then settled more or less according to the desired aromatic profile. Fermentation lasts between 15 and more than 30 days depending on the degree of clarification and temperature applied. Part of the wine is vinified and then matured in 225-litre Bordeaux barrels for about 4 months, while the rest is vinified in stainless steel vats thermo-regulated at low temperature to preserve the freshness and integrity of the aromas. The particularity of this grape variety lies in the nobility of its aromas and the delicacy of its wines. Finally, after a light fining, the wine is bottled quite early to preserve the fresh and fruity character of the wines.

Alc. 13% vol. 

Awards: 91 points (Wine Enthusiast)

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer: 

Château l'Hospitalet

Route de Narbonne-Plage

11100 Narbonne

France

This vintage Cote des Roses celebrates theArt de Vivre Mediterranean. The soil, very varied, is essentially made up of hard limestone from the garrigues, schist soils but also gravel brought by the rivers of Languedoc. The climate, hot and windy ("semi-arid Mediterranean climate with mild winter variations") favours the ripening of the grapes and their good health, while keeping freshness thanks to the altitude and the effect of the sea, which mitigates the high summer temperatures. The bottle has a new rose-shaped bottom, created by a young designer from the Ecole Boulle. It's a wine that offers itself like a bouquet of roses!

Dress: Pale golden and crystalline.

Nose: Notes of guava and passion fruit, while its citrus aromas bring a lot of freshness and minerality.

Mouth: A beautiful roundness in the mouth is brought by the terroirs of the South of France.

Grape varieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Food pairing: Serve at 8-10°C as an aperitif or to accompany grilled fish or seafood.

Origin: Southern France

Vinification: To obtain the intensity that characterizes this grape variety, Sauvignon needs to be picked at a specific time. The grapes are tasted before harvesting and then picked during the night to preserve the freshness of the fruit before being delicately pressed on arrival at the winery. During approximately 5 months, about 10% of the wine is vinified in French barrels, while the rest is put in thermo-regulated vats at low temperature to preserve the richness and freshness of the aromas. Finally, after a light fining, the wine is bottled quite early in order to preserve the fresh and fruity character of the wines.

Alc. 12% vol. 

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer: 

Château l'Hospitalet

Route de Narbonne-Plage

11100 Narbonne

France

This vintage Cote des Roses celebrates theArt de Vivre Mediterranean. The soil, very varied, is essentially made up of hard limestone from the garrigues, schist soils but also gravel brought by the rivers of Languedoc. The climate, hot and windy ("semi-arid Mediterranean climate with mild winter variations") favours the ripening of the grapes and their good health, while keeping freshness thanks to the altitude and the effect of the sea, which mitigates the high summer temperatures. The bottle has a new rose-shaped bottom, created by a young designer from the Ecole Boulle. It's a wine that offers itself like a bouquet of roses!

Dress: A soft, pale and brilliant rosé with bluish reflections that evolve over time into more orangey hues.

Nose: Aromas of red fruits, blackcurrant and redcurrant. Floral notes of rose, citrus and grapefruit complete this palette.

Mouth: Fresh, greedy and endowed with a great aromatic persistence and a beautiful balance. Fresh finish with notes of English candy.

Grape varieties: Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah

Food pairing: Serve at 10°C as an aperitif or with shellfish and subtly spicy dishes.

Origin: Southern France

Vinification: The different grape varieties are harvested separately with the aim of reaching the optimum maturity for each one. Vinification is therefore regulated in such a way as to respect the specific characteristics of the grape varieties and the capacities of the terroirs. The harvest is mechanical with an on-board sorter. The grapes are destemmed, cooled to 8°C and sent to the press to extract the rosé must. Particular attention is paid to the pressing process so as to preserve only the highest quality juice. The juices are then settled more or less according to the desired aromatic profile. Fermentation lasts between 15 and more than 30 days depending on the degree of clarification and temperature applied. The particularity of these vinifications lies in the attention paid to the colour and aromatic purity of the wines. Finally, after a light fining, the wines are bottled quite early to preserve their fresh and fruity character.

Alc. 13% vol. 

Awards: 91 points (Wine Enthusiast)

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer: 

Château l'Hospitalet

Route de Narbonne-Plage

11100 Narbonne

France

This vintage Cote des Roses celebrates theArt de Vivre Mediterranean. The soil, very varied, is essentially made up of hard limestone from the garrigues, schist soils but also gravel brought by the rivers of Languedoc. The climate, hot and windy ("semi-arid Mediterranean climate with mild winter variations") favours the ripening of the grapes and their good health, while keeping freshness thanks to the altitude and the effect of the sea, which mitigates the high summer temperatures. The bottle has a new rose-shaped bottom, created by a young designer from the Ecole Boulle. It's a wine that offers itself like a bouquet of roses!

Dress: Ruby with copper highlights

Nose: Notes of fresh fruit: Morello cherry, wild raspberry and spices

Mouth: Pinot Noir is delicate and demanding, it is capable of producing red wines of great finesse. It gives rather round and fruity wines, to be drunk young. On the palate it offers a velvety texture with a beautiful amplitude, silky tannins and an elegant and balanced finish.

Grape varieties: Pinot Noir

Food pairing: To be enjoyed between 15 and 16°C with roasted or grilled meat, chicken tagine or matured cheeses.

Origin: Southern France

Vinification: The grapes are harvested at the end of September at perfect maturity. The yield is controlled to obtain a beautiful concentration and elegant tannins. The berries are separated from the stalks by destemming before being put in vats for a maceration of 10 to 15 days. Gentle extraction of polyphenols is carried out by pigeage and pumping over following daily tasting. The wine is partially aged in 225-litre barrels for a few months to bring aromatic complexity while respecting the fruit and elegance of this grape variety

Alc. 13% vol. 

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer: 

Château l'Hospitalet

Route de Narbonne-Plage

11100 Narbonne

France

Dress: Elegant pink with a beautiful pale pink colour

Nose: Notes of red fruits, citrus and spices

Mouth: Beautiful minerality with a fresh and intense character.

Grape varieties: Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah

Food pairing: Serve at 10°C as an aperitif or with salads, sushi, grilled fish.

Origin: Southern France

Vinification: The different grape varieties are harvested separately at optimal maturity for each one. The grapes are destemmed, cooled to 8°C and sent to the press to extract the rosé must. Particular attention is paid to the pressing process so that only the best quality juice is kept. The juices are then settled more or less according to the desired aromatic profile. Fermentation lasts between 15 and more than 30 days depending on the degree of clarification and temperature applied. The particularity of these vinifications lies in the attention paid to the colour and aromatic purity of the wines. Some of the wines are aged in barrels. Finally, after a light fining, the wines are bottled quite early in order to preserve their fresh and fruity character.

Alc. 14% vol. 

Awards: 

90 Punkte (Wine Enthusiast)

90 Punkte (Wine Spectator)

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer: 

Château l'Hospitalet

Route de Narbonne-Plage

11100 Narbonne

France

A brut rosé resulting from the blending of the best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from high altitude terroirs, revealing freshness and tension.

A 36-month maturing period on slats worthy of the best vintages, allowing a vibrant and creamy finish. Aromas of great complexity: subtle notes of red fruit and white flowers, accompanied by brioche and finely buttered flavour. The Ballerine cuvée pays tribute to the exacting standards and perfection sought by the star dancers.

Dress: Pale and radiant, with golden highlights.

Nose: Notes of red fruits and white flowers.

Mouth: Notes of brioche, fruity hints of strawberries and raspberries.

Grape varieties: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay

Food pairing: Serve at 8°C as an aperitif or with seafood.

Origin: Southern France

Vinification: Ballerine comes from the Limoux region, an exceptional terroir for the production of sparkling wines which were first produced at the Abbey of Saint Hilaire in 1531. This terroir is located at altitude, close to the Pyrenees mountain range and gives this brut rosé its airy side. The vinification and blending of Ballerine made mainly from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir give pride of place to the freshness and tension of this wine and connote the lightness of the ballerina.

Alc. 14% vol. 

Awards: 

90 Punkte (Wine Enthusiast)

90 Punkte (Wine Spectator)

16.5 by Jancis Robinson

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer: 

Château l'Hospitalet

Route de Narbonne-Plage

11100 Narbonne

France