An 873
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic roasted lamb leg with rosemary, grilled ribeye steak, or a hearty Mediterranean vegetable ratatouille.
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of the year 873, which marks the very first written record of winemaking in the Languedoc region, Gerard Bertrand's 'An 873' is a liquid tribute to over a millennium of viticultural heritage. This deeply expressive red wine is crafted from a classic Mediterranean blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan, sourced from select clay-limestone vineyards that bask in the warm southern French sun. To capture both structural depth and vibrant fruit character, the winemaking process often combines traditional fermentation with carbonic maceration for a portion of the grapes. The resulting wine beautifully reflects its terroir, weaving together rich black fruit notes with the wild, aromatic herbs of the local garrigue landscape.
🍾 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.