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
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.