Pollinat Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pairs beautifully with grilled lamb chops seasoned with rosemary, rustic Mediterranean vegetable ratatouille, or a classic charcuterie board featuring cured meats and mild cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the visionary Languedoc producer Gérard Bertrand, the Pollinat Syrah is a vibrant tribute to the delicate balance of nature and the vital role that bees and other pollinators play in vineyard ecosystems. Sourced from the picturesque, rugged foothills of the Cévennes mountains in southern France, this wine benefits from a unique microclimate where warm Mediterranean days meet cool mountain nights. This thermal amplitude allows the Syrah grapes to ripen slowly, developing intense aromatic complexity while retaining a refreshing acidity. Emphasizing organic practices and biodiversity, the winemaking focuses on preserving the pure, unadulterated expression of the fruit, resulting in a wine rich with notes of dark wild berries, cracked black pepper, and the fragrant garrigue herbs that blanket the local landscape.
🍾 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.