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
Established in 1992 by former French international rugby player Gérard Bertrand following the legacy of his father Georges at Domaine de Villemajou, the estate has emerged as an undisputed pioneer of fine wine in the Languedoc. Headquartered at the coastal Château l'Hospitalet within the limestone massif of La Clape, Bertrand orchestrates over 900 hectares of vineyard land across premium terroirs spanning Corbières, Minervois-La-Livinière, Terrasses du Larzac, and Limoux. The enterprise represents the world’s largest producer of Demeter-certified biodynamic wines, guided by regenerative viticulture, lunar cycles, and chemical-free soil stewardship. Cellar craftsmanship combines precise temperature control, indigenous ferments, and tailored French oak maturation to articulate South of France typicity. Benchmark releases range from iconic single-vineyard crus such as Clos d'Ora, Clos du Temple, and Cigalus to vibrant, terroir-driven white and red bottlings, alongside celebrated Mediterranean cuvées like Côte des Roses.