An 462
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 2 to 6 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its vibrant fruit character and supple tannins.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled lamb chops seasoned with rosemary, hearty beef stews, and mature hard cheeses.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
G rard Bertrand's 'An 462' pays homage to a pivotal moment in Languedoc history: the year 462 AD, when the Visigoths established Narbonne as a key stronghold, fostering a peaceful era where viticulture could flourish. Crafted as a tribute to this ancient heritage, this Languedoc AOC red wine is a classic blend of Syrah and Grenache, grown on sun-drenched clay-limestone soils cooled by Mediterranean breezes. The grapes undergo traditional maceration, with a portion of the wine aged in French oak barrels to soften the structure. The result is a deeply expressive red, weaving together rich notes of ripe blackberries, wild garrigue herbs, and sweet spices, capturing the wild, untamed beauty of the South of France.
🍾 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.