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Gérard Bertrand An 1886 Cotes du Roussilllon Villages Les Aspres 2019
Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Roussillon, Sud de France, FranceIf I were making red wine, I would visit Gerard Bertrand just outside of Narbonne in the south of France to try and figure out why his wines are so delicious. This AOP Côtes du Roussillon Les Aspres is another example of what makes the south of France so attractive. Two-thirds of this grenache, mourvèdre, and syrah blend was matured for nine months in barrels, and the rest was left in large vats to be blended in spring. The big attraction here is the rich, soft textures and the generous mid-palate of cherries, licorice, pepper, and oak. They suggest you decant this for an hour, but I’m unsure why. It slides down seamlessly with no tannic edges or bite. Pick your match from root vegetables to pork, lamb, or beef. They are all in play here.Tasted: 14 October 2023Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $27.99 | 750ml | BCL exclusive |
Blend: Grenache - Mourvèdre - SyrahUPC: 351412316589
