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Gérard Bertrand's expertise
The expertise of Gérard Bertrand, winemaker in Languedoc and Roussillon, owner of 16 Châteaux, wine estates and Grand Vin.
The story of a family passion for vines
Gérard Bertrand wines are above all a family affair.
Three generations of winegrowers, from Paule to Georges, then Gérard Bertrand.
In 1920, Paule Bertrand planted the family's first vines in the Corbières. Carignans that are now a valiant hundred years old.
In 1975, Georges Bertrand introduced his son Gérard, then aged ten, to harvesting at Château de Villemajou in the Corbières region. Georges Bertrand played a pioneering role in the revelation of Languedoc terroirs, and was instrumental in the recognition of the Boutenac cru.
Gérard Bertrand has been sharing his passion for wine and his convictions with his father's pioneering spirit for over 30 years.
A fourth generation is on the way. Gérard Bertrand's rare talent for assembly is shared with his team. A unique know-how, passed on and cultivated with his wife Ingrid, and his two children, Emma and Mathias.
Biodynamics
The practice of biodynamics
Gérard Bertrand and his teams are convinced that viticulture in harmony with nature is the best way to bring terroir wines to the highest level of excellence. This method of viticulture produces wines that reflect all the nuances of the terroirs of the South of France.
Biodynamic agriculture is similar to homeopathy for vines. It involves the use of compost and biodynamic plant teas. Biodynamics takes into account all the natural elements that surround the vine and is based on cosmic rhythms.
Domaine de Cigalus began its conversion to biodynamic agriculture in 2002. Today, all the vineyards are cultivated biodynamically in compliance with DEMETER specifications. By 2023, all Domaine Cigalus vineyards will have completed their conversion to certification, to the benefit of nature, viticultural teams and wine consumers alike.
Gérard Bertrand Group values
Excellence, Innovation, Naturalness and Conviviality
At each of his estates, Gérard Bertrand has created exceptional wines from unique plots of land chosen from the finest terroirs in the Languedoc. These parcels, selected for their exceptional ampelographic and climatic situation, are positioned as grand crus of the South of France, the quintessence of Languedoc terroir.
Innovation is a watchword for the Gérard Bertrand Group. It is essential to listen to consumers in order to meet their needs at every moment of consumption. Gérard Bertrand wines offer new experiences and moments to enhance the collective adventures of wine lovers. Innovation also means innovative packaging, such as the Cote des Roses range, which combines the creativity of top-level design with the excellence of content.
Occitanie is France's largest organic vineyard, accounting for 36% of France's organic vineyards and 7% of the world's organic vineyards. It has all the assets needed for organic viticulture. Geographical exposure, a warm, windy Mediterranean climate and a wide variety of resistant grape varieties make it easy to combat the presence of parasites in the vines. A pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in his vineyards, Gérard Bertrand is keen to support winegrowers who are committed to preserving the environment, and to inspire the drive towards organic farming.
Gérard Bertrand and his team are determined to celebrate the Art De Vivre and create a link between the great wines of the estates, gastronomy, art and lovers of fine encounters. Château l'Hospitalet, located in the heart of the protected La Clape massif, perfectly reflects the MediterraneanArt de Vivre . A biodynamically farmed wine estate, Château l'Hospitalet is also a mecca for wine tourism in the Mediterranean.
