Mixed Case - Gerard Bertrand

It was back in 1975, among the vineyards of Chateau de Villemajou in the heart of the AOC Corbières that Gérard Bertrand harvested his first grapes and discovered his passion for wine. From there, he perfected his knowledge by working alongside his father, Georges Bertrand, for 12 years. Strongly attached to the values of excellence, matured in his early career as a professional rugby player, today Gérard continues in his mission to enhance the best terroirs of the South of France. What began as a small family estate under his leadership has developed into the most important producer in the region. The initial Chateau Villemajou estate was joined in the 1990s by Domaine de Cigalus and in 2002 by Chateau Hospitalet, in the heart of the La Clape nature park. Today, Gérard Bertrand has 11 Chateau and produces all the major appellations of Southwest France. In addition, he has for years been among the most important producers of organic and biodynamic wines in the country.

THE BIO AND BIODYNAMIC VOCATION Gérard is convinced of the importance of organic, sustainable and biodynamic farming. Already in 2002, he started the conversion to biodynamic farming of Domaine de Cigalus, the estate where he lives. For Bertrand, organic and biodynamic viticulture strengthens the link with the environment, allowing the maximum expression of terroir in the wines. A difficult and intense work that the group carries out today in several Chateaus including Cigalus, Hospitalet, Clos d'Ora, Sauvageonne and Clos du Temple.

PASSION FOR THE BEST RED WINES In addition to producing some of the region's most important red wines, the company has invested heavily in the development of important rosé wines. Gérard Bertrand now produces one of the world's best-selling rosé wines, Gris Blanc, and its flagship wines, Sauvageonne La Villa and Clos du Temple, were voted best rosé wines in the world by Drink Business in 2017,2018 (La Villa) and 2020 (Clos du Temple). Clos du Temple is today the most expensive and renowned rosé wine in the world.