An 1650
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled red meats seasoned with herbes de Provence, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, or hearty wild mushroom stews.
✨ Technical Specifications
G rard Bertrand's 'An 1650' is a tribute to the rich viticultural history of the Roussillon, celebrating the historical legacy of the Maury terroir. This cuv e is typically crafted from a blend of Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah, grown on the dramatic black schist soils of the Agly Valley. These dark, heat-absorbing soils, combined with the intense Mediterranean sun and the drying Mistral and Tramontane winds, create an exceptional microclimate. The vines yield concentrated grapes that produce a deeply colored, robust red wine. Winemaking emphasizes preserving the intense dark fruit profiles and the distinctive smoky, mineral undertones characteristic of the schist terroir, resulting in a wine of remarkable depth, velvety tannins, and a wild garrigue finish.
🍾 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.