Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters and raw shellfish, creamy goat cheese tarts, or lightly seasoned roasted poultry.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the wind-swept hills of the Languedoc, Gerard Bertrand's Brut sparkling white wine pays homage to the region's ancient sparkling heritage, which famously began in 1531 at the nearby Abbey of Saint-Hilaire. Crafted primarily from Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, often accented by the local Mauzac grape, this wine benefits from a unique terroir where Mediterranean warmth meets cooling Atlantic breezes. Produced using the traditional method, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle and extended lees aging, resulting in a refined effervescence, vibrant citrus and white flower aromas, and a subtle, toasted brioche complexity that reflects the rich history of southern French winemaking.
🍾 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.