Art de Vivre Vin Rouge
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked Mediterranean lamb stews, grilled red meats seasoned with rosemary and thyme, or a selection of aged hard cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Housed in an iconic natural clay bottle that pays homage to the ancient Roman and Greek amphorae used to ship the first wines of the Languedoc, Gerard Bertrand's Art de Vivre Vin Rouge is a vibrant celebration of Mediterranean history and lifestyle. This wine is crafted from a classic Southern French blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre, grown on sun-drenched clay-limestone soils. It captures the essence of the region's wild landscape, offering rich aromas of ripe red berries, sweet spices, and the classic herbal notes of the local garrigue. The winemaking combines traditional fermentation with careful aging to preserve the bright fruit character while developing silky, elegant tannins.
🍾 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.