Gérard Bertrand L’Hospitalitas La Clape 2021

A seductive and elegant nose with red berries, cherries, herbs and baking spices. Medium to full body with balance and poise. Fine tannins with lovely purity of fruit. It’s bright and vivid with a caressing texture. Focused, direct finish. Syrah and mourvedre. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold [into mid 2030s]. Score – 94. (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 23, 2023)