Chardonnay Reserve Speciale
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, roasted chicken with herbs, or fresh goat cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by Gerard Bertrand, the visionary winemaker and former rugby champion who has dedicated his life to showcasing the diverse terroirs of the South of France, the Chardonnay Reserve Speciale is a vibrant tribute to the Languedoc landscape. Sourced from selected vineyards along the Mediterranean coast where cooling sea breezes temper the warm sunshine, this 100% Chardonnay beautifully balances freshness and complexity. Historically, the Languedoc was overlooked for premium varietals, but Bertrand's pioneering spirit helped redefine the region's potential. The wine undergoes careful temperature-controlled fermentation, with a portion aged in oak barrels to impart a delicate roundness, subtle notes of toasted brioche, and hazelnut, alongside classic aromas of white flowers, citrus, and ripe pear.
🍾 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.