An 1070
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3 to 8 years from the vintage release, allowing the robust tannins to soften while preserving the vibrant dark fruit and herbal complexity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked beef stews, herb-crusted roasted lamb, and hearty Mediterranean vegetable ratatouille.
✨ Technical Specifications
Gérard Bertrand's 'An 1070' pays homage to the deep medieval history of the Languedoc, specifically referencing the ancient heritage of the Minervois region. This cuvée is crafted from a classic Southern French blend of Syrah, Carignan, and Grenache, grown on sun-drenched clay and limestone terraces. The vines are surrounded by the natural garrigue—wild thyme, rosemary, and lavender—which imparts a distinctive balsamic and herbal complexity to the grapes. Historically, the Minervois was a stronghold of the Cathars, and this wine captures that rugged, resilient spirit. Vinified with care and partially aged in French oak barrels, it delivers a rich profile of ripe blackberries, wild berries, pepper, and sweet spices, balanced by supple tannins and a smooth, elegant finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1992 by former French international rugby player Gérard Bertrand following the legacy of his father Georges at Domaine de Villemajou, the estate has emerged as an undisputed pioneer of fine wine in the Languedoc. Headquartered at the coastal Château l'Hospitalet within the limestone massif of La Clape, Bertrand orchestrates over 900 hectares of vineyard land across premium terroirs spanning Corbières, Minervois-La-Livinière, Terrasses du Larzac, and Limoux. The enterprise represents the world’s largest producer of Demeter-certified biodynamic wines, guided by regenerative viticulture, lunar cycles, and chemical-free soil stewardship. Cellar craftsmanship combines precise temperature control, indigenous ferments, and tailored French oak maturation to articulate South of France typicity. Benchmark releases range from iconic single-vineyard crus such as Clos d'Ora, Clos du Temple, and Cigalus to vibrant, terroir-driven white and red bottlings, alongside celebrated Mediterranean cuvées like Côte des Roses.
🍇 Grapes
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan