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AOP Corbières
Cuvée 101 Les Arbousiers AOP Corbières 2020 – 75cl red wine
Deep – Velvety – Spiced
A deep and generous red, with great aromatic richness
AOP Corbières
Grenache Noir
Lamb Chop
Roasted Vegetables
Grilled Meats
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Wine description
The story of this wine begins in the 20th century, on the mythical territory of Fontfroide. Located at the heart of the Corbières appellation, Cuvée 101 showcases Carignan, the emblematic grape variety of the region. Sourced from a century-old single-plot vineyard first cultivated in 1920 by Paule Bertrand, Cuvée 101 reveals the finest potential of its terroir and the unique expertise of the Bertrand family.
Comments from Guillaume Barraud, Deputy Director of the Estates:
This is the second vintage of this cuvée, sourced predominantly from a century-old Carignan plot between Cigalus and Villemajou. This wine, also complemented by the oldest Grenache and Syrah plots of the Corbières terroir, expresses the determination of these winemakers who have preserved these old Carignan plots which, mellowed by time and the tramontane wind, display an excellent balance between yield and vigour, and an expression of a grape variety unique in the world within its natural home at the heart of the Corbières. The obvious choice of hand harvesting, harvest dates determined by daily tasting of the grapes, and finally the choice of carbonic maceration reveals the full aromatic diversity of these grapes with power and complexity. A wine for connoisseurs and lovers of the finest terroirs of the Languedoc.
Comments from Pierre-Alexis Menguel, Head Sommelier:
Between Cigalus and Château de Villemajou, these forgotten Carignan vines express the finest expression of Corbières: a nose of strawberry jam and liquorice, black pepper and peonies. On the palate the wine is marked by roundness and a very digestible, easy-drinking finish. 2020 is a vintage of balance and fruit-forward generosity with great ageing potential.
Food & Wine pairings suggested by our chef
Best enjoyed at 16°C with a rack of lamb,
grilled meat or Mediterranean
dishes.
Winemaking and ageing
Following a manual harvest at optimal ripeness from parcel-selected vines, the Carignan grapes are harvested as whole bunches, which are then combined with the destemmed Grenache grapes.
Tasting note
Deep purple colour. The nose displays
a beautiful aromatic complexity blending
black fruits, dried flowers and spicy notes.
On the palate, aromas of black fruits and
spices fully express our terroir.
This wine has a beautiful structure, rich and
dense yet with infinite softness.
Eighteen months of barrel ageing
accompanies the wine and brings complexity
and length.
Storage
Keep away from sunlight and at a constant temperature
Grape varieties
Technical sheet
Cuvée 101 Les Arbousiers AOP Corbières 2020 – 75cl red wine
Sale price46.00 €
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James Suckling 96/100
Cuvée 101 Les Arbousiers AOP Corbières 2020 – 75cl red wine
Sale price46.00 €
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Each product page provides a food and wine pairing suggestion suited to the cuvée. Our online tasting assistant can also advise you based on your menu.
The ageing potential depends on the cuvée and vintage — it is specified in this wine's technical sheet. In general, our wines for ageing and fine wines can be kept for more than 10 years, or even over 100 years for our fortified sweet wines, whilst our lighter cuvées, intended to be enjoyed young, are best appreciated within 2 to 3 years of purchase.
The alcohol content (% vol.) varies by cuvée and vintage; it is listed in the product’s technical data sheet, below the description.
The majority of our red, white and rosé wines are dry. Our natural sweet wines (Rivesaltes, Maury...) and certain crémants are sweet or semi-dry. The style (dry/sweet) of this cuvée is specified in its description.
The grape varieties, appellation and terroir of origin are indicated in this product’s technical data sheet.
Like almost all wines, our cuvées contain sulphites (naturally present during fermentation, sometimes added in small quantities as a preservative). Details (“no added sulphites”, level, etc.) are specified on this product’s technical data sheet and on the back label.
Many Gérard Bertrand cuvées are vegan certified (100% plant-based fining agents, no products of animal origin). This wine’s vegan status is indicated in its certifications on the product page.
A large proportion of our production is certified Organic Agriculture and/or Biodynamic (Demeter). The certifications applicable to this cuvée are listed on its product page under “Certifications”.
As a general rule: 8-10°C for rosés and light whites, 10-12°C for more complex whites, 16-18°C for reds. The most suitable serving temperature for this cuvée is also indicated on its technical sheet.
This depends on the wine and its age, as specified on the technical data sheet where relevant. As a general rule, our powerful age-worthy wines benefit from being decanted 30 minutes to 1 hour before tasting; lighter wines, whites and rosés can be served directly.
Yes, several cuvées are available in gift boxes, individually or as an assortment. See the “Gift Boxes” section of the shop or the product page to view the available options.
Depending on the cuvée: 37.5 cl (half-bottle), 75 cl (standard size), 150 cl (Magnum), and sometimes larger sizes. The size(s) available for this product are indicated on its product page.
We do not produce dealcoholised wine. However, our range offers wines with lower alcohol content: So'Vive (naturally low-alcohol organic white wine), Le Chouchou (light red wine) and Cote des Roses Red Léger. The precise alcohol content of each cuvée is indicated on its product sheet.
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