Plantabelle
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3 to 10 years from the vintage release, when its robust tannins soften and complex tertiary notes of forest floor and spice begin to emerge.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-cooked Languedoc cassoulet, herb-crusted roasted rack of lamb, or grilled ribeye steak with wild mushrooms.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from Château de la Soujeole in the Malepère appellation of the Languedoc, Gérard Bertrand's Plantabelle is a striking expression of a unique terroir where Mediterranean warmth meets Atlantic maritime influences. Located near the historic medieval city of Carcassonne, this biodynamically farmed estate benefits from clay-limestone soils and the dual wind systems of the Cers and Marin. The wine is typically crafted from a blend dominated by Cabernet Franc, complemented by Merlot and Malbec, reflecting the appellation's distinctive Atlantic-grape allowance in southern France. Fermented and aged in French oak barrels, Plantabelle offers a rich, harmonious profile of dark berries, wild scrubland herbs, and elegant, structured tannins, embodying Bertrand's commitment to biodynamic harmony and regional heritage.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1992 by former professional rugby player G rard Bertrand, this iconic estate has its roots in Domaine de Villemajou, which Bertrand inherited from his father Georges in 1987. Headquartered at the historic Ch teau l'Hospitalet in Narbonne, France, the producer is globally recognized as a pioneer and leader in biodynamic viticulture, farming all of its estates according to Demeter standards. G rard Bertrand is dedicated to showcasing the diverse terroirs of Languedoc-Roussillon, crafting exceptional red, white, and ros wines that range from the accessible R serve Sp ciale varietals to prestigious single-vineyard expressions like Cigalus, Clos d'Ora, and Clos du Temple.