The Bertrand family
From our sun-drenched lands in the South of France, we cultivate excellence, lasting commitment and a passion for wine, to share 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 a know-how passed down from Paule to Emma and Mathias Bertrand.
+ 930 Hectares
of biodynamic vineyards, reflecting a commitment to sustainable viticulture.
1975
First harvests
Gérard Bertrand harvests his first grapes at Château de Villemajou, in the heart of the Corbières, discovering his passion for wine. He begins an apprenticeship under his father, Georges Bertrand.
2002
Beginning of biodynamics
The conversion of the estates to biodynamic farming began in 2002
at the Domaine de Cigalus. Beyond the agricultural approach, gérard bertrand
was certain that nature and all its biodiversity deserved 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 is reflected in 930 hectares of vineyards cultivated biodynamically,
of which 830 are already Demeter certified. At group level, 2024 also marks
the full completion 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 southern France, Gérard Bertrand embodies excellence and innovation in the world of wine. Heir to a lineage of winemakers, he harvested his first grapes at Château de Villemajou and forged a unique vision, combining respect for tradition with a pursuit of modernity.
A former rugby player, he transposed onto 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 showcase the Mediterranean art de vivre and the uniqueness of Languedoc wines on the international stage.
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