Château de Villemajou Grand Vin rouge — Gérard Bertrand — Corbières-Boutenac AOP 2022

Gérard Bertrand's family roots in Corbières-Boutenac. Carignan, Syrah and Grenache grown on rounded pebbles: a powerful, Mediterranean red.

Château de Villemajou is the estate where Gérard Bertrand grew up and learned the trade from his father. Located in the heart of Boutenac, a Corbières cru recognized as an AOC since 2005, it is farmed using biodynamic methods.

The wine. A blend dominated by old-vine Carignan, complemented by Syrah and Grenache. Deep garnet color. Intense aromas of black fruit, garrigue, cocoa and bay leaf. Full-bodied palate with supple tannins, aged in French oak barrels.

Food and wine pairings. Game, duck breast, confit lamb, cassoulet, aged sheep's milk cheeses.

Service and aging potential. Decant for 30 minutes. Serve between 16 and 17°C. Aging potential of ten to fifteen years. Alcohol content: 13.5% ABV. 75 cl bottle.