Vin de Pays d'Hauterive, Languedoc, Sud de France, FranceGerard Bertrand is the guru of biodynamics as exemplified by his high-density, biodynamic vineyard planted to chardonnay, viognier and sauvignon blanc in the hills of the Hautrive, an important geographical sub-category of the IGP Aude designation. The Hautrive region lies east of Carcassonne and just west of Narbonne. It is roughly contiguous with the famed central Corbières appellation. Yields are kept under an impressive 25hl/ha, and the result is a Burgundy, Rhone, Bordeaux blend that frankly amuses Bertrand as he fights to establish Languedoc wine among the weighty, covered in thick mud, time-honoured bottles of famous French wine grown much further north. The fermentation is a 70/30 new oak /stainless steel affair followed by 7-8 months of barrel ageing until the spring equinox. Tasted several times, this wine is in full bloom ripe grapefruit, white flowers, peaches, and toast on a complex palate. The texture is luxurious with silky, exotic citrus fruit flavours—a perfect partner to a chicken penne pasta meal.Tasted: 01 October 2022Tasted by: Prices:
Vin de Pays d'Hauterive, Languedoc, Sud de France, FranceThe high-density vineyard of chardonnay, viognier, and sauvignon blanc is managed according to biodynamic doctrines, and yields are kept under an impressive 25hl/ha. It is a Burgundy, Rhone, Bordeaux blend that amuses Bertrand as he fights to establish a place for Languedoc wine among the serious bottles of French wine. The fermentation is a 70/30 new oak /stainless steel affair followed by 7-8 months of barrel ageing until the spring equinox. The nose is a complex offering of ripe grapefruit, white flowers, peaches, and toasted notes, while on the palate, the textures are silky smooth with more exotic citrus fruit flavours. A winner ready to drink.Tasted: 15 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:
Vin de Pays d'Hauterive, Languedoc, Sud de France, FranceThis is a rich, round, and ripe blend of chardonnay, viognier, and sauvignon blanc. 70% was fermented in new barrels, with the remainder in stainless. This remained on lees in barrels 7-8 months with regular batonnage. Perfumed white peaches, ripe pear, white flowers, light honey is woven with ample vanilla and butter, on the full and expansive palate. What this lacks in acidity, it makes up in power. Best taken with butter drawn scallops, and some cellaring.Tasted: 18 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:
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