Plantabelle
⏳ 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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked Languedoc cassoulet, herb-crusted roasted rack of lamb, or grilled ribeye steak with wild mushrooms.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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.