Gérard Bertrand - Saint-Chinian Gamme Héritage An 1877 rouge 2022
90/100
James Suckling
"A generous and velvety Saint Chinian, typical of its appellation."
"A blend of Syrah and Mourvèdre that is fruity, silky, and mellow. The nose is marked by black cherry, plum, roasted meat, and baking spices. It is medium-bodied with fine tannins. Chalky texture with a crunchy black cherry character complemented by a touch of peppercorns, bringing vitality to the finish. Drink now or keep." (James Suckling 2024).
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Eye
Deep red color
Nose
Intense, refined, and complex, with notes of cocoa, tapenade, bay leaf, and black pepper.
Mouth
Rich and smooth, aromas of black fruits, sweet spices, fine tannins, chalky texture
Serve
At 18°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Try it with grilled red meats, small game birds, rack of lamb, mature cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
Gérard Bertrand has made his name one of the most dynamic brands in French wine production. While he claims to make wines from the South as a "way of life," he is first and foremost a meticulous and demanding winemaker, striving for excellence across his 17 estates. This quest has culminated in Clos d'Ora, a magnificent vintage from the heights of La Livinière, and a rosé from the Cabrières terroir, the Clos du Temple cuvée, which shines with its intense personality. Since 2002, he has been leading a large-scale conversion of his vineyard to organic and biodynamic cultivation, making it one of the most impressive in France in terms of virtuous viticulture. All of the estate's wines are remarkable.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2025 guide) Cité
About the estate:
In 20 years, former international rugby player Gérard Bertrand has built an exceptionally dynamic business in Languedoc. For this, he was voted best wine merchant of the year by La Revue du vin de France in 2016. Starting out in 1987 with the family vineyard in Villemajou, in the Corbières region, his empire now sells millions of bottles each year and encompasses several hundred hectares spread across various sites, from Malepère to Terrasses du Larzac. Since 2012, he has been producing his grand cuvée Clos d'Ora using biodynamic methods, a practice he has extended to the entire vineyard. The Château l'Hospitalet on the outskirts of Narbonne is a comprehensive, high-quality visitor center and a place well worth a visit.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
About wine:
A blend of Syrah and Mourvèdre that is fruity, silky, and mellow. The nose is marked by black cherry, plum, roasted meat, and baking spices. It is medium-bodied with fine tannins. Chalky texture with a crisp black cherry character complemented by a hint of peppercorns, bringing vitality to the finish. Drink now or keep.
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