Change Merlot
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years of vintage release to fully appreciate its fresh fruit character and soft, approachable structure.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled red meats, roasted Mediterranean vegetables, and medium-aged cheeses.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Gérard Bertrand's 'Change' Merlot is a vibrant testament to the producer's deep-rooted commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable viticulture in the Languedoc-Roussillon. Crafted from 100% Merlot grapes grown in the sun-drenched clay-limestone soils of the Pays d'Oc, this wine embodies a modern approach to winemaking where nature and biodiversity take center stage. The 'Change' range itself represents Bertrand's pledge to support growers transitioning to organic farming, reflecting his journey from a professional rugby player to one of the world's foremost champions of biodynamic viticulture. In the glass, this Merlot showcases the generous, fruit-forward character typical of the Mediterranean climate, balanced by the grape's natural roundness and velvety tannins. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve its fresh, primary fruit aromas of ripe plums, wild blackberries, and subtle herbaceous undertones, it reflects both the rich winemaking heritage of Southern France and a forward-looking ecological philosophy.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1992 by former professional rugby player G rard Bertrand, this iconic estate has its roots in Domaine de Villemajou, which Bertrand inherited from his father Georges in 1987. Headquartered at the historic Ch teau l'Hospitalet in Narbonne, France, the producer is globally recognized as a pioneer and leader in biodynamic viticulture, farming all of its estates according to Demeter standards. G rard Bertrand is dedicated to showcasing the diverse terroirs of Languedoc-Roussillon, crafting exceptional red, white, and ros wines that range from the accessible R serve Sp ciale varietals to prestigious single-vineyard expressions like Cigalus, Clos d'Ora, and Clos du Temple.