🍷 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:
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Name : Gérard Bertrand Cigalus
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Appellation : IGP Pays d'Oc
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Vintage : 2018
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Wine region : Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
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Grape varieties : Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Caladoc, Carignan.
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Alcohol content : 14.5%
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Culture : Biodynamic , controlled yields (25 hl/ha), vines over 15 years old.
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Vinification : Sorting and tasting of ripe berries, alcoholic fermentation followed by aging in new 225 L barrels before malolactic fermentation.
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Aging : In new oak barrels with selection of wood, then at least 1 year in bottle before marketing.
👁️ Tasting profile:
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Eye : Intense ruby color with mahogany highlights.
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Nose : Concentrated and powerful, dominated by very ripe black fruits, grilled spices and toasted oak.
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Palate : Opulent and lush texture, velvety tannins, aromas of blackberry, black cherry and plum, enveloped by a complex empyreumatic frame with menthol touches.
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Finish : Long, elegant, with perfect balance.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings:
The Cigalus will go wonderfully with:
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Roasted red meats (beef, lamb)
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Poultry in sauce (duck, guinea fowl)
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Mature cheeses (Comté, Cantal, old Mimolette)
🕰️ Consumption & Service:
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Serving temperature : Serve around 16°C.
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Preparation : Decant 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.
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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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