Cote des Roses Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, classic Salade Nicoise, and fresh goat cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched hillsides of the Languedoc in the South of France, Gerard Bertrand's Cote des Roses Rose is a vibrant tribute to the Mediterranean art de vivre. Bertrand, a former professional rugby player turned champion of Languedoc terroir, created this cuvee to capture the essence of the region's coastal beauty. The wine is famously housed in an iconic bottle featuring a base elegantly sculpted in the shape of a rose, designed by a student from the prestigious Ecole Boulle. This rose is crafted from a classic Mediterranean blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah. The grapes are harvested at peak ripeness, gently pressed, and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve their delicate aromatics and bright acidity. The resulting wine is beautifully pale, offering a bouquet of fresh red berries, citrus, and subtle floral notes, grounded by the stony, sun-baked soils of the Languedoc coast.
🍾 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.