Art de Vivre
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled Mediterranean sea bass, fresh goat cheese salads, or seafood linguine.
✨ Technical Specifications
Gerard Bertrand's 'Art de Vivre' White is an elegant homage to the cradle of Mediterranean viticulture. Housed in a striking, rustic ceramic bottle that evokes the ancient clay amphorae used by Greek and Roman traders thousands of years ago, this cuvée celebrates the deep historical roots of the Languedoc. Crafted primarily from classic regional varieties—typically Clairette, Grenache Blanc, and Roussanne—the wine is born from sun-drenched vineyards defined by clay-limestone soils and cooling maritime breezes. The grapes are harvested at peak maturity and vinified with care to preserve their vibrant fruit character and mineral tension. The result is a beautifully textured white wine that captures the essence of the South of France, offering a sensory journey through centuries of winemaking heritage.
🍾 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.