An 1650
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release, allowing the robust tannins to soften while retaining its vibrant dark fruit profile.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled red meats seasoned with herbes de Provence, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, or hearty wild mushroom stews.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.