Gerard Bertrand LA CLAPE An1650 2022 14,5% Vol. 0,75l

In 1975, Gerard Bertrand began his grape harvest at Chateau de Villemajou in the Corbieres, where he discovered his passion for wine. Over the course of twelve years, he honed his skills alongside his father Georges Bertrand until the fourth generation finally carried on the legacy. After the tragic death of his father in 1987, Gerard Bertrand took over the family management of the Domaine de Villemajou and founded the Gerard Bertrand wine company. The Gerard Bertrand Group comprises 16 wine estates and 16 chateaux along the Mediterranean coast of France, covering a total of 850 hectares. Some of the grapes are harvested by hand and matured in 225-liter Bordeaux barrels, while the rest is stored in stainless steel tanks.

Gerard Bertrand La Clape is a high-quality red wine from France, made from the Carignan, Mourvedre and Syrah grape varieties. The vineyards in the heart of the Languedoc offer calcareous and marly soils that favor the growth of the grapes. The grapes are harvested by hand to preserve the quality of the fruit.

The selected grapes are carefully processed and fermented in small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. The Heritage 1650 La Clape then matures for eight months in oak barrels, which gives it depth, complexity and a powerful structure. After careful harmonization, the wine is bottled and sealed with a natural cork.

Awards:

- 91/100 points from Jow Czewinksi, Wine Advocate

- 90/100 points from Wine & Spirits