The Bertrand family
From our sun-drenched lands in the South of France, we cultivate excellence, sustainable commitment and a passion for wine, to convey the Art de Vivre in every bottle
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17 estates
in biodynamics, making Gérard Bertrand the world leader in biodynamic viticulture.
4 Generations
of winemakers, heirs to an expertise passed down from Paule to Emma and Mathias Bertrand.
+ 930 Hectares
of vineyards in biodynamics, reflecting a commitment to sustainable viticulture.
1975
First harvests
Gérard Bertrand harvested his first grapes at the Château de Villemajou, in the heart of the Corbières, discovering his passion for wine. He began an apprenticeship under his father, Georges Bertrand.
2002
The beginning of biodynamics
The conversion of the estates to biodynamic farming began in 2002
at the Domaine de Cigalus. Beyond the peasant approach, Gérard Bertrand
was certain that nature and all its biodiversity deserve to be cultivated with
care and caution. From a simple experiment on 5 hectares of vines,
Gérard Bertrand noticed the benefits of biodynamics on the ecosystem and therefore decided
to convert the entire Cigalus vineyard to this farming method
the following year.
2015
Wine under the stars
In 2015, Éditions de la Martinière published an autobiographical work
"Le Vin à la Belle Etoile" in which
Gérard Bertrand explains the foundations of his convictions
regarding the practice of biodynamic farming.
2024
100 years of biodynamics
The year 2024 celebrates the centenary of the biodynamic movement worldwide.
Today Gérard Bertrand is proud to announce that his commitment and that of
his teams translates into 930 hectares of vineyards cultivated in biodynamics,
of which 830 are already Demeter certified. At group level, 2024 also marks
the complete achievement of the transition to biodynamics. By joining the
celebration of this anniversary, Gérard Bertrand underlines the importance of this
agricultural approach in preserving the land for future generations.
From the Vine to the Glass
The Gérard Bertrand spirit in action
A Visionary of Wine and Biodynamics
Who is Gérard Bertrand?
A committed winegrower and ambassador of the great terroirs of the South of France, Gérard Bertrand embodies excellence and innovation in the world of wine. Heir to a lineage of winemakers, he harvested his first grapes at the Château de Villemajou and forged a unique vision combining respect for tradition with a pursuit of modernity.
A former rugby player, he brings to his estates the values of performance and self-surpassing acquired on the field. A pioneer of biodynamics, he has established himself as a leader in sustainable wine, shining a light on exceptional terroirs through viticulture that respects nature and the cycles of life. Today, at the helm of several iconic estates, he works to spread the Mediterranean art de vivre and the distinctiveness of Languedoc wines on the international stage.
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