Syrah Rose Reserve Speciale
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled Mediterranean seafood, fresh summer salads with goat cheese, and lightly spiced charcuterie boards.
✨ Technical Specifications
Gérard Bertrand, a former professional rugby player who championed the terroirs of the South of France, created the Réserve Spéciale range to showcase the pure varietal expression of the Languedoc's signature grapes. This Syrah Rosé is born from coastal vineyards where Mediterranean breezes temper the warm sun, allowing the grapes to develop balanced sugars and acids. Harvested primarily at night to lock in freshness, the Syrah undergoes a gentle direct pressing. The resulting wine beautifully captures the spirit of the region, offering a delicate pink hue, vibrant red berry aromas, and a characteristic hint of white pepper that reflects the rugged, wild garrigue landscape of its home.
🍾 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.