The solar 6 wines, organic and beefriendly, are winners of the lsa organic growth trophies

The Solar6 wines come from the terroirs of the Cévennes. They are available in white (Chardonnay), rosé (Grenache) and red (Syrah) and are distributed nationally and across Europe through mainstream and specialist retail channels.

These wines are the fruit of a collective initiative led by Gérard Bertrand and the Cévennes winegrowers committed to biodiversity and sustainable viticulture that respects pollinating insects.

In addition to organic viticulture, the partner vignerons seek to have a positive impact on their environment. In compliance with the BeeFriendly label, they adopt best practices:

- They sow melliferous plants between the vine rows - They plant trees in the surrounding area to provide a habitat for birds and bats and to prevent soil erosion

- They use no toxic products - They hold dual AB and BeeFriendly certification The collective has broader ambitions and has formed a Groupement d'Intérêt Economique et Environnemental Abeilles, Arbres Rivières des Cévennes en Vigne (GIEE AARC en Vigne) to transform the Cévennes territory into the Valley of Bees.

- An initiative launched by Gérard Bertrand in collaboration with 4 cooperative wineries from the Cévennes: the Cave de Durfort, Les Vignerons de la Porte des Cévennes, La Cave de Saint Maurice and the Vignerons de Souvignargues.

- Today, around fifty winegrowers are already committed to the project (covering 800 hectares)

- Concrete actions: deep soil work, agroforestry, water management in the vineyards, preservation of pollinating insects, collaboration with beekeepers and BeeFriendly experts

This approach, embodied by the Solar6 wines, is accompanied by a programme to promote and raise consumer awareness in store and across the region. It has today been recognised by the 2021 Jury of the LSA DE LA CROISSANCE BIO Trophies.

To find out more about Gérard Bertrand's approach in his vineyards and with his partners

About the LSA DE LA CROISSANCE BIO Trophies The LSA magazine, dedicated to news and analysis of trends in retail, mass distribution and consumption, rewards each year at the LSA Trophies for Organic Growth the players who contribute to the development and growth of organic produce and who implement concrete actions in favour of sustainable development. 15 Trophies were awarded across several categories including beverages, grocery and hygiene and beauty.

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About Gérard Bertrand A committed vigneron deeply attached to the terroirs of Languedoc and Roussillon, Gérard Bertrand is the owner of 16 Châteaux and Domaines. Convinced that viticulture in harmony with nature is the best way to produce great wines imbued with all the nuances of their terroir, Gérard Bertrand made the early choice of biodynamic viticulture, of which he is today a world authority. He also develops long-term partnerships to support winegrowers seeking to change their practices towards organic farming. He is the author of La Nature au Cœur, published by Albin Michel on 6 May 2021.