An 118 Caberbent Sauvignon Syrah
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its fresh fruit character and supple tannins.
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Grilled red meats, hearty pasta with meat sauce, and roasted Mediterranean vegetables.
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Gérard Bertrand's An 118 pays tribute to the historic year of 118 BC, when the Romans founded Narbonne, the first Roman colony in Gaul, and planted the region's very first vineyards along the Via Domitia. Produced under the Coteaux de Narbonne IGP, this red blend brings together the structural depth of Cabernet Sauvignon and the rich, spicy character of Syrah. The vines thrive in clay-limestone soils under a Mediterranean climate, where hot, sunny days are tempered by cooling maritime breezes. Bertrand, a champion of Languedoc winemaking, utilizes traditional maceration and careful temperature control to craft a wine that marries the blackcurrant and structured tannins of Cabernet with the plush dark fruit and peppery notes of Syrah, offering a vibrant and approachable taste of southern French history.
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Established in 1992 by former professional rugby player G rard Bertrand, this iconic estate has its roots in Domaine de Villemajou, which Bertrand inherited from his father Georges in 1987. Headquartered at the historic Ch teau l'Hospitalet in Narbonne, France, the producer is globally recognized as a pioneer and leader in biodynamic viticulture, farming all of its estates according to Demeter standards. G rard Bertrand is dedicated to showcasing the diverse terroirs of Languedoc-Roussillon, crafting exceptional red, white, and ros wines that range from the accessible R serve Sp ciale varietals to prestigious single-vineyard expressions like Cigalus, Clos d'Ora, and Clos du Temple.