Gris Blanc Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled shellfish, fresh Mediterranean salads, and light sushi or sashimi.
✨ Technical Specifications
Gérard Bertrand's Gris Blanc is a celebration of the unique 'gris' style of rosé from the sun-drenched Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. Crafted primarily from Grenache Gris and Grenache Noir, this wine pays homage to the ancient winemaking traditions of the Mediterranean coast, where pale, refreshing wines have been enjoyed for centuries. The grapes are sourced from select vineyards nestled between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea, benefitting from a warm climate tempered by cooling sea breezes. To achieve its signature crystalline, ultra-pale pink hue and vibrant profile, Bertrand employs immediate, gentle direct pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation, followed by brief aging on fine lees. This technique coaxes out delicate aromas of white stone fruit, red berries, and a distinct mineral salinity that reflects the maritime terroir.
🍾 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.