The Bertrand family
Bettane+Desseauve Guide des vins 96/100
AOP Corbières-Boutenac
La Forge 2019 Wooden Case 6 Bottles 75cl
Strength – Finesse – Authenticity
An intense wine with natural elegance and a strong character
AOP Corbières Boutenac
Syrah
Lamb Chop
Roasted Vegetables
Grilled Meats
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Wine description
- A tribute cuvée to the father of Gérard Bertrand, who adored this plot of old Carignan vines, some of which are over 100 years old.
- The name Forge comes from the land registry; on the plot can be found all the elements needed for forging: wood for the fire and water to cool the metal.
- With great breadth, the palate reveals powerful and elegant aromas evoking "jammy" red fruits. It is a very great wine with a high ageing potential (20 years).
Food & Wine pairings suggested by our chef
To decant and serve at 18 °C with a rack
of lamb, grilled meat or Mediterranean
dishes.
Winemaking and ageing
La Forge was Georges Bertrand's favourite plot, home to century-old Carignan and old Syrah vines. From his very first harvests, biting into the grapes and walking the rows with his father, Gérard Bertrand had sensed the quality of skin and tannins that the age of the vines imparts to the grapes they yield. Alongside his father, he learned the pursuit of excellence through attention to every last detail. "If you want to plough a straight furrow, hitch your plough to a star" (Guy de la Rigaudie). This is Gérard Bertrand's quest to carry on the work his father began. "La Forge is the true alchemy of grape and terroir and everything I know today. It resembles no other and reveals the personality of Georges Bertrand."
Tasting note
With a deep colour, the shade of ripe cherry,
the explosive nose opens on notes of toasted
bread, spices and clove.
With great sweetness, the very full palate
reveals powerful and elegant aromas evoking
jammy red fruits.
This is a truly Grand Vin with soft tannins and
a spiced finish.
Storage
Keep away from sunlight and at a constant temperature
Grape varieties
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Bettane+Desseauve Guide des vins 96/100
La Forge 2019 Wooden Case 6 Bottles 75cl
Sale price492.00 €
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Ratings & Scores
Bettane+Desseauve 96/100
96/100
Anthony Gismondi 94/100
94/100
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