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
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.