Cigalus - Gérard Bertrand - Pays d'Oc IGP - Rouge 2019 1.5L

Pairing: Grilled or roasted red meats such as beef fillet, veal chop, or duck breast pair perfectly with the wine’s power and structure. Game like wild boar, venison, or partridge, whether in sauce or roasted, will enhance its silky tannins and complex aromas. Saucy dishes such as Provençal stew (daube), civet, or rich braised dishes ideally complement the richness of Cigalus. Aged cheeses — like Comté, Roquefort, or matured sheep’s cheese — also highlight its spicy and fruity notes.

Vintage: 2021

Taste: On the nose, be enchanted by an intense blend of juicy black fruits, enhanced by warm spices and a delicate hint of garrigue that evokes the southern sun. On the palate, Cigalus reveals its full richness with a generous structure, velvety tannins, and a lively freshness that perfectly balances its power, offering a tasting experience both indulgent and elegant.

Rating: 16/18°

Alcohol content: 14.5%

The estate and the vineyard

Gérard Bertrand discovered his passion for wine in 1975 and began his first harvests. He perfected his skills for twelve years alongside his father Georges Bertrand. Subsequently, he took over the family estate: Domaine de Villemajou. It was only five years later that he created his own company in his name with the aim of developing his range of wines from the South of France. He became the owner of Domaine de Cigalus and Château Laville Bertrou in the following years.

Its vineyard is located in the South of France, in Languedoc-Roussillon, between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean. This region is favored by its climate: little precipitation and considerable sunshine.