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
Established in 1992 by former French international rugby player Gérard Bertrand following the legacy of his father Georges at Domaine de Villemajou, the estate has emerged as an undisputed pioneer of fine wine in the Languedoc. Headquartered at the coastal Château l'Hospitalet within the limestone massif of La Clape, Bertrand orchestrates over 900 hectares of vineyard land across premium terroirs spanning Corbières, Minervois-La-Livinière, Terrasses du Larzac, and Limoux. The enterprise represents the world’s largest producer of Demeter-certified biodynamic wines, guided by regenerative viticulture, lunar cycles, and chemical-free soil stewardship. Cellar craftsmanship combines precise temperature control, indigenous ferments, and tailored French oak maturation to articulate South of France typicity. Benchmark releases range from iconic single-vineyard crus such as Clos d'Ora, Clos du Temple, and Cigalus to vibrant, terroir-driven white and red bottlings, alongside celebrated Mediterranean cuvées like Côte des Roses.