An 118 Caberbent Sauvignon Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled red meats, hearty pasta with meat sauce, and roasted Mediterranean vegetables.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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.