Cote des Roses Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Excellent alongside grilled sea bass, roasted chicken with herbs, and fresh shellfish like scallops or oysters.
✨ Technical Specifications
Gérard Bertrand's Côte des Roses Chardonnay is a beautiful tribute to the Mediterranean lifestyle and the diverse terroirs of the Languedoc. The wine is famously presented in an iconic bottle with a base sculpted in the shape of a rose, designed by a young artist from the École Boulle. Sourced from the clay and limestone soils of the IGP Pays d'Oc, the Chardonnay grapes benefit from a warm, sun-drenched climate tempered by cooling maritime breezes from the Mediterranean Sea. To craft a wine of both freshness and texture, Bertrand utilizes a combination of stainless steel tank fermentation to preserve bright citrus and floral aromas, along with partial oak barrel aging to introduce subtle notes of vanilla and a round, elegant mouthfeel. This cuvée reflects the winemaker's deep commitment to showcasing the natural beauty and rich heritage 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.