Domaine Bertrand-Bergé - Les Mégalithes 2018

Name: Domaine Bertrand-Bergé - Les Mégalithes 2018
Brand: Domaine Bertrand-Bergé
Rating: 4 (9 reviews)

Fitou|Red wine|Organic

Languedoc

Red

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Drink or Keep

4/5 (9 customers)

16/20

RVF

2*Étoiles

Hachette

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

carignan

round-tipped

delicious

simmered meat

"A beautiful personality

"95% Carignan (with Grenache in addition) adds depth to the intense garnet-red color of this cuvée. On the nose, notes of strawberry, cherry, musk and rhubarb rub shoulders with mineral and smoky nuances. From the outset, the palate is supple and round, then very fine tannins reveal themselves, bringing volume and personality to this wine of red fruit flavors". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021) Fitou sur galets roulés, from the estate's finest terroirs!

Features

Estate

Domaine Bertrand-Bergé

Cuvée

Les Mégalithes

Vintage

2018

Designation

Fitou

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

90% Carignan, 10% Grenache Noir

Terroirs

Pouddingues soils, the best terroirs on the estate for growing Carignan.

Viticulture

Certified organic (AB)

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Destemming, crushing, temperature control throughout the vinification process, punching of the cap and pumping over, 3-week maceration and pneumatic pressing.

Breeding

In vats for 18 months. No fining or filtration.

Alcohol content

14,5 %

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Intense ruby red

Nose

Pleasant, with notes of blackcurrant, garrigue, laurel and thyme.

Mouth

Round and powerful, good density, juicy texture, structure with powerful, well-controlled tannins.

Serve

AT 16°C

Open

1 hour before decanting

Drink before

2025

Production

7,000 bottles approx.

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with charcuterie, red meats, game and cheese...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (guide 2021) 15/20 (Very good wine)

Domaine rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

Taut, fresh finish for this precise, ripe-fruited red.

About the domain :

Jérôme Bertrand's rigor and hard work on the fine terroirs of Paziols have made the Bertrand-Bergé domaine the model for the entire appellation. The entry-level red wines are affordable and exceed Fitou's quality standards. The unctuous cuvée Jean Sirven bears the name of the grandfather, who was already working for quality viticulture at the beginning of the last century. With its breed and density, this cuvée is now one of the finest in the South of France. An indispensable address.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (guide 2021) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

Carignan, 95% of the blend (with Grenache in addition), adds depth to this cuvée's intense garnet-red color. On the nose, notes of strawberry, cherry, musk and rhubarb rub shoulders with mineral and smoky nuances. From the outset, the palate is supple and round, then very fine tannins reveal themselves, bringing volume and personality to this wine of red fruit flavors.

About the domain :

Following in the footsteps of his grandfather Jean Sirven, who made his own wine in the late 19th century. Jérôme Bertrand left the cooperative in 1993 to make his own wines. He was an early believer in the quality of Fitou's rugged terroirs, nurturing and developing the wines of the region, and then elevating his 40-hectare estate to the ranks of the greats. Since the 2011 harvest, the vineyard has been certified organic.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (guide 2021) 16/20 (Very good wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2024) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).

About the wine:

More delicate, Les Mégalites distills notes of cinnamon, with a pleasant burst of fruit on the finish.

About the domain :

Located in Paziols, in the upper part of Fitou, on the border with the Pyrénées-Orientales, this estate has been part of the village for 6 generations. With the help of his sister and his wife Sabine, Jérôme cultivates around 40 hectares, divided into four islets, of which the main one is La Boulière, an area of rolled pebbles and crushed limestone. Initially dedicated to reds, this terroir has also been producing dry whites since the 2015 vintage. A cellar dating back to 1911 that's well worth a visit, with a range of wines that hit all the right notes. For those wishing to extend their stay in this wonderful setting, the estate offers gîtes and 4x4 tours of the vineyards.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4/5

out of 9 reviews

Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 19/05/2021

The expertise of this benchmark estate is reflected in the glass. The tannins have become rounder, giving way to a Fitou of character, powerful and sapid. The palate is marked by an abundance of fruit (cherry, blackberry, raspberry, blueberry) and spices. Long, lively finish. Match with roast veal fillet with olives.