Corbières wine

AOC Corbières wine: the champion of Languedoc-Roussillon

The leading appellation of Languedoc-Roussillon in terms of volume, the Corbières vineyard is a must for wines in the south of France . Located in the heart of Cathar Country, in the south of the Aude department, the Corbières mid-mountain massif has always produced wines of character .

Its atypical terroir allows it to create unique wines. Its soil combines schist and limestone terrains, while its climate, although Mediterranean, is particularly harsh. In this context, only the most resilient grape varieties can flourish under the Cathar climate. Part of the range of Heritage wine , this bottle of Corbières red wine is named “An 806” in honor of the Château de Peyrepertuse, one of the most emblematic monuments of the Cathar Country sites.

Gérard Bertrand wanted, just like the other bottles of wine in the range, (including An 990 Fitou or An 873 Minervois ) , this An 806 Corbières vintage was designed to reflect its terroir, its history and its origins. This red wine from Languedoc-Roussillon thus highlights all the character of Corbières red wines.

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Design and tasting of Corbières wine Gérard Bertrand

This Gérard Bertrand red wine is produced from three grape varieties typical of Mediterranean vineyards : Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. The grapes for the An 806 Corbières vintage are first picked entirely by hand, the bunches are then completely destemmed. After the malolactic fermentation phase, the three grape varieties are blended and undergo a period of aging in barriques (a barrel specially designed for aging wine) for a period of 8 months.

Once bottled, the wine is kept for many months before being offered for sale.

This Corbières red wine is dense and elegant, like its terroir, revealing all its characteristics. The tasting is frank, its nose offers beautiful notes of wild plants. On the palate, it is the sweetness and smoothness that prevail with subtle flavors of spices, cinnamon and liquorice.

What to pair with Corbières red wine?

Good food and wine pairings allow the wine to express its full potential. With a good bottle of Corbières red wine, served at a temperature of 18°C, we recommend grilled red meats, stews, world cuisine dishes such as tagines, or even mature cheeses.

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