Corbières, Languedoc, Sud de France, FranceOne of the organic / biodynamic leaders of not only France, but the wine world, Gérard Bertrand's An 806 is a grenache, syrah, mourvèdre blend from Corbières' schist, limestone and pebbles. The syrah was fermented carbonically, while the remainder was vinified traditionally. Post MLF, all were blended and aged in 225L French barrels for 8 months. Soft and plumped with the Southern French sunshine, but held to attention by the profound soils, this courses with wild raspberry, wild cherry, and scrubby garrigue. A bright acidity easily carries the 14% weight to a white peppercorn finish. Quite charming, and a lovely choice for the dinner table (think lamb or mushroom kabobs, or steak frites).Tasted: 07 March 2024Tasted by: Prices:
Corbières, Languedoc, Sud de France, FranceBertrand’s GSM (grenache, syrah and mourvedre) blend from the famed Corbières region is a regular overachiever for the price. The Corbières boasts an incredible geological diversity of schist, limestone and rolled pebbles. All grapes are hand picked, and the wine is fermented via carbonic maceration over 10 to 18 days for syrah, and a traditional maceration with total destemming is carried out for grenache and mourvèdre. Post malolactic fermentation, the finished wines are blended and aged in 225L Bordeaux barrels for eight months. The palate is awash in youthful blackcurrants, plums, and cherries dusted with southern France garrigue. The tannins are dense but fine grained and will easily propel this wine into the next five to seven years. It is drinkable now with tajines or grilled vegetables. The 806 references the first traces of the Cathars who built the towering citadels that overlook the vineyard in Corbières.Tasted: 14 October 2023Tasted by: Prices:
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