Villa Soleilla
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spiced Moroccan chicken tagine, roasted duck with orange glaze, or aged hard cheeses such as Comt and Gruy re.
✨ Technical Specifications
G rard Bertrand's Villa Soleilla is a masterful tribute to the ancient origins of winemaking, crafted as an exceptional orange (skin-contact) wine from the rugged, sun-drenched terroir of the Languedoc near the Mediterranean coast. Sourced from biodynamically farmed vineyards at Ch teau l'Hospitalet, this cuv e typically blends classic southern French white varieties—predominantly Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Viognier. The wine undergoes maceration with whole bunches and skin contact, followed by aging in both oak barrels and traditional clay amphorae. This ancient vessel choice honors the 8,000-year-old Georgian tradition of orange wine production. The resulting wine is beautifully structured, displaying a luminous amber hue, complex aromas of dried apricots, orange peel, and sweet spices, balanced by a refined tannic texture and a saline, mineral finish reflecting its coastal origin.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grapes
Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Bourboulenc