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
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.