Code Rouge
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of release to fully appreciate its vibrant acidity, fresh fruit character, and delicate effervescence.
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Fresh oysters and raw shellfish, creamy goat cheese, or light poultry dishes.
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Gerard Bertrand's Code Rouge is an elegant tribute to the historical origins of sparkling wine, which was famously discovered by the Benedictine monks of Saint-Hilaire Abbey near Limoux in 1531, predating the sparkling wines of Champagne. This Blanc de Blancs is crafted from a blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and the indigenous Mauzac grape, grown in the high-altitude, cool-climate vineyards of the Limoux appellation where Mediterranean and Atlantic influences converge. Vinified using the traditional method and aged on its lees, the wine is housed in an iconic red bottle that symbolizes the passion, innovation, and red clay soils of the Languedoc terroir. It offers a fine, persistent mousse with crisp notes of citrus, pear, white flowers, and a subtle brioche finish.
🍾 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.