Viognier Reserve Speciale
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Complements mildly spicy Asian dishes such as Thai green curry, grilled seafood like garlic prawns, and fresh goat cheese salads.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the visionary Gerard Bertrand, a pioneer of the Languedoc-Roussillon wine renaissance, the Reserve Speciale Viognier is a vibrant tribute to the Mediterranean terroir of the Pays d'Oc. Bertrand, a former professional rugby player who inherited his passion for winemaking from his father Georges, has dedicated his life to showcasing the diverse microclimates of Southern France. This 100% Viognier is sourced from select coastal and hillside vineyards where the intense Mediterranean sunshine is balanced by cooling sea breezes, allowing the notoriously finicky Viognier grape to develop its signature aromatic complexity without losing its essential freshness. To preserve its delicate floral and stone-fruit character, the grapes are harvested at the cool of night and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, resulting in a wine that beautifully captures the sun-drenched spirit and wild garrigue of the Midi.
🍾 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.