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
Founded by former international rugby player Gérard Bertrand in 1992, the Gérard Bertrand estate has grown from its family roots at Domaine de Villemajou into a global benchmark for the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. Headquartered at Château l'Hospitalet within the coastal La Clape appellation, the producer champions biodynamic viticulture across hundreds of hectares of premium vineyard estates. With an unwavering commitment to biodiversity, terroir expression, and sustainability, Bertrand crafts an expansive portfolio spanning still, sparkling, and fortified wines. The estate is globally celebrated for ambitious cuvées such as Cigalus, Clos d'Ora, and Château l'Hospitalet, as well as pristine dry rosés, expressive varietal bottlings, and historic Vins Doux Naturels.