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Gerard Bertrand - Legend Vintage - Rivesaltes

Vintage

1974

Size

75 cl

Price

€190.80

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Onshore Cellars

2040 Chemin Saint Bernard, Porte 12
06220 Vallauris
France

Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00

Tasting notes

A great bottle from an essential Domaine of Languedoc! It is one of the most beautiful vintages of this appellation, an incredible vintage and a most interesting blend! A vinification specific to Rivesaltes which preserves part of the natural sweetness contained in the fruit. The aging under wood is done in tuns, demi-muids or barrels. They will continue a slow maturation which lasts more than fifty years. All this vinification process creates an exceptional, unique wine. On the nose, there are aromas of black fruits and gingerbread. On the palate, it is very long, frank on the attack, balanced, powerful and suave.

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Provenance

Type
Sweet
Country
France
Appellation
Rivesaltes

Technical

Vintage
1974
ABV
15.5%
Size
75cl
Serving
12° - 14° C

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About this wine

Gerard Bertrand's Legend Vintage from Rivesaltes represents the pinnacle of sweet wine craftsmanship from France's Languedoc-Roussillon region. This full-bodied sweet wine blends Grenache and Macabeo grapes, creating a balanced expression with a distinctive long finish and warming 15.5% ABV. The Rivesaltes appellation, renowned for its naturally sweet fortified wines, benefits from the Mediterranean climate and schist-rich terroir that imparts complexity and elegance to every bottle.

Gerard Bertrand, a visionary producer, has established himself as a leader in sustainable winemaking across Southern France. His approach to crafting sweet wines honors traditional methods while embracing modern precision, resulting in wines of remarkable purity and refinement. The Legend Vintage showcases the versatility of this style, equally at home as an aperitif or paired with sophisticated desserts.

This Rivesaltes sweet wine pairs beautifully with foie gras, blue cheese, and fruit-based desserts including tarte tatin and crème brûlée. Its richness and balance also complement Asian cuisine, making it an exceptional choice for fine dining and entertaining in luxury settings.

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Producer

Gerard Bertrand

Gérard Bertrand is a producer based in Corbières-Boutenac in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. The house specializes in red wine production, drawing on the distinctive terroir of this Mediterranean wine region…

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Region

Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc-Roussillon stretches across southern France from the Spanish border to the Rhône delta, forming the country's largest wine-producing region. This vast area encompasses diverse landscapes from Mediterranean coastal…

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