🍷 Red Wine – Pays d'Oc

Cigalus – Gérard Bertrand: An exceptional biodynamic red, concentrated, velvety and deeply Mediterranean

A true signature vintage of the Gérard Bertrand estate, Cigalus comes from a vineyard cultivated according to the demanding principles of biodynamics since 2002. This complex blend of noble grape varieties gives birth to a luxurious and intense wine, where optimal maturity , rigorous plot selection and aging in new oak barrels shape a rich, velvety and perfectly balanced expression of the Pays d'Oc terroir .

🔍 Main features:

• Name : Gérard Bertrand Cigalus

• Appellation : IGP Pays d'Oc

• Vintage : 2018

• Wine region : Languedoc-Roussillon, France.

• Grape varieties : Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Caladoc, Carignan.

• Alcohol content : 14.5%

• Culture : Biodynamic , controlled yields (25 hl/ha), vines over 15 years old.

• Vinification : Sorting and tasting of ripe berries, alcoholic fermentation followed by aging in new 225 L barrels before malolactic fermentation.

• Aging : In new oak barrels with selection of wood, then at least 1 year in bottle before marketing.

👁️ Tasting profile:

• Eye : Intense ruby ​​color with mahogany highlights.

• Nose : Concentrated and powerful, dominated by very ripe black fruits, grilled spices and toasted oak.

• Palate : Opulent and lush texture, velvety tannins, aromas of blackberry, black cherry and plum, enveloped by a complex empyreumatic frame with menthol touches.

• Finish : Long, elegant, with perfect balance.

🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings:

The Cigalus will go wonderfully with:

• Roasted red meats (beef, lamb)

• Poultry in sauce (duck, guinea fowl)

• Mature cheeses (Comté, Cantal, old Mimolette)

🕰️ Consumption & Service:

• Serving temperature : Serve around 16°C.

• Preparation : Decant 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.

• Cellar potential : 8 to 10 years.

🌿 Commitment:

Gérard Bertrand is a pioneer of biodynamics in Languedoc , combining technical rigor with a deep respect for life. Cigalus reflects this approach through a dense, complex and structured wine, with a style that is both modern and rooted.

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