Papilou
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh fruit tarts, light summer salads with goat cheese, or served chilled as a classic aperitif.
✨ Technical Specifications
Gérard Bertrand's Papilou Rosé is a whimsical, vibrant sparkling wine that captures the breezy, sun-drenched spirit of the South of France. The name Papilou evokes the light, fluttering grace of a butterfly, mirroring the wine's delicate bubbles and playful character. Sourced from coastal vineyards in the Languedoc where Mediterranean breezes cool the vines, this rosé is crafted to emphasize fresh, primary fruit aromas of red berries and citrus. Gérard Bertrand, a champion of Southern French terroir and sustainable viticulture, designed this cuvée to be an approachable, joyful expression of the region's natural abundance, utilizing gentle pressing and cool fermentation to preserve its bright aromatics and crisp, refreshing finish.
🍾 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.