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Gérard Bertrand : Cigalus Rouge 2021

Languedoc - IGP Pays d'Oc - Red Wine -

In this 2021 vintage, Cigalus Rouge ranks among the finest wines produced by Gérard Bertrand under the IGP Pays d’Oc, once again showcasing the domain’s expertise in a remarkable year. Here is our tasting note:

The Color: a deep ruby red with mahogany highlights.
The Nose: classic and powerful, marked by very ripe black fruits (blackberry, black cherry, plum), grilled spice notes, and roasted oak tones.
The Palate: opulent and luxuriant, with velvety tannins. These black fruit aromas are joined by a complex empyreumatic profile (charred, toasty) and a hint of mint. The balance is perfect, offering a lovely long finish, and it promises at least 15 years of aging potential.

This 2021 vintage of Cigalus Rouge is a blend of , Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Caladoc, and Carignan, sourced from vines farmed biodynamically since 2002. Yields are kept under control (around 25 hl/ha), thanks to 15-year-old vines, short cordon de Royat pruning, and green harvesting if necessary. After a precise alcoholic fermentation and meticulous grape sorting, the wine undergoes aging in new 225-liter barrels, where malolactic fermentation and further élevage take place before blending. It is then aged in bottle for at least a year before release.

Elegantly crafted, this 2021 Cigalus Rouge perfectly embodies the style sought by Gérard Bertrand: a full-bodied, refined, and perfectly balanced wine. Benefiting from a hot, sunny Mediterranean climate offset by the depth and natural coolness of the soils, the vines enjoy a subsoil water reserve that ensures optimal phenolic ripeness for all grape varieties.

The 12bouteilles Advice: A top-tier wine from Languedoc, ideally opened 2 hours before serving to allow its aromatic complexity to fully unfold. Serve at 16°C with roasted red meats, poultry in sauce, or aged cheeses. It has an aging potential of at least a decade—perhaps even longer!

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Product Details

Gérard Bertrand : Cigalus Rouge 2021

Country:

France

Area:

Languedoc

Appellation:

IGP Pays d'Oc

Producer:

Gérard Bertrand

Vintage:

2021

Varietals:

Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Caladoc, and Carignan

Dress:

deep ruby red with mahogany highlights

Bouquet:

classic and powerful, marked by very ripe black fruits (blackberry, black cherry, plum), grilled spice notes, and roasted oak tones

Palate:

opulent and luxuriant, with velvety tannins. These black fruit aromas are joined by a complex empyreumatic profile (charred, toasty) and a hint of mint

Alcoholic Volume:

14,5%

In cellar:

Up to 10 years

Tasting profile:

Balanced

Food & Wine:

roasted red meats, poultry in sauce, or aged cheeses

Serving:

Open 2 hours before tasting

Temperature:

16°C-18°C