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
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.