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Vin de France
Kosmos Jour Tribute to Saint Exupéry Vin de France 2022 – 75cl with gift box red wine
Balanced – Expressive – Warm
The essence of the Languedoc: sunny and expressive wines, where the richness of the fruit meets the freshness of the terroirs
Red wine
Grenache Noir
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Marselan
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Carignan
Cinsault
Organic
Biodynamics
Grenache Noir
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Marselan
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Carignan
Cinsault
Lamb Chop
Grilled Meats
Blue-veined cheese
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Wine description
KOSMOS was born from a deep conviction: every terroir possesses a unique energy. This cuvée is a blend of all our estates cultivated biodynamically: Château l’Hospitalet, Château de Villemajou, Château La Sauvageonne, Château de la Soujeole, Château Laville Bertrou, Castellum, Cigalus, and Domaine de l’Aigle. This wine expresses the harmony between different places, connected by the same quest: to enhance the living world. It also extends the spirit of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, whose vision of the sky, travel and the invisible inspires us to connect our lands as he connected worlds.
Food & Wine pairings suggested by our chef
Best enjoyed at 16°C with grilled or roasted red meats, duck breast, herb-seasoned lamb, or aged hard cheeses.
Winemaking and ageing
The grapes, harvested by hand at perfect ripeness, undergo rigorous sorting before being vatted separately according to grape variety. The Carignan is vinified by carbonic maceration, in order to preserve the freshness of the fruit, the aromatic richness and the suppleness of the tannins. The other varieties are destemmed and then vinified by traditional maceration for approximately three weeks, with light, controlled pump-overs throughout the alcoholic fermentation, with the aim of encouraging a gentle and balanced extraction. Following malolactic fermentation, the wines are tasted and then blended before being aged in barrels for 12 months, of which 30% is new oak. This ageing brings complexity and structure whilst respecting the identity of the wine. Bottling takes place after this ageing, without haste, in order to guarantee harmony and ageing potential.
Tasting note
Intense and deep colour. The nose, expressive and aromatic, reveals beautiful fruity notes. On the palate, the attack is ample and round, offering a fine balance. The aromas of dark fruits and red fruits linger harmoniously, supported by an elegant structure imparted by barrel ageing, which lends depth and length to the whole.
Storage
Keep away from sunlight and at a constant temperature
Grape varieties
Technical sheet
Kosmos Jour Tribute to Saint Exupéry Vin de France 2022 – 75cl with gift box red wine
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions about our wines
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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