Demeter biodynamic wine from Gérard Bertrand estates

Biodynamic wines, ambassadors for terroir wines

Gérard Bertrand, as an unconditional lover of the terroirs of southern France, particularly those of Languedoc-Roussillon, creates high-quality biodynamic wines with a strong identity at each of his estates. This is particularly true of Domaine de l'Hospitalet, which produces Château l'Hospitalet La Clape Grand Vin Rouge, voted the world's best red wine by IWC in 2019. Indeed, biodynamic viticulture, which focuses on the plant rather than productivity, enables the grapes to draw their resources directly from the terroir and the different layers of the soil.

The grape is no longer infused with chemical fertilizers to develop it artificially. Thanks to the rich organic life of the soil, the vine is nourished by the living humus of its terroir. With its benefits, the grape develops optimally, concentrating sugar, trace elements and vitamins. The wine produced from these grapes perfectly expresses its origins, its terroir and its history.

Biodynamic viticulture produces deep, powerful wines that are fruitier and more balanced than traditional wines. Biodynamically cultivated vines enable the wine to express the full potential of its terroir, with all its distinctive qualities and characteristics.

The Demeter label

Today, while many winegrowers claim to practice biodynamic viticulture, the Demeter label is the only way to certify compliance with strict, totally transparent specifications. Present in 53 countries, the Demeter label is based on the specifications of the Organic label, but adds more stringent measures, particularly with regard to inputs, in order to respect the principles of biodynamic viticulture. Of course, in biodynamic farming, chemical pesticides and fertilizers are strictly forbidden.

With an even more ecological vision, Demeter biodynamic wines de facto respect the specifications of organic agriculture. They therefore also carry the "AB" organic label.

However, while today's organic label assures consumers that they are dealing with a wine that has not used chemicals (fertilizers, pesticides), many so-called "industrial" practices are still authorized in the making of an organic wine, and do not allow the wine to express its full potential.

Biodynamic agriculture, through the Demeter label, represents a higher level of respect for a more natural, artisanal production process. This is particularly the case for Clos d'Ora (organic and Demeter red wine), and Clos du Temple (organic rosé and demeter), two biodynamically cultivated estates producing exceptional wine and using animal traction (a mule) to work the soil. 

The qualities of a biodynamic wine

Produced from vines grown using natural methods, without the use of synthetic products, biodynamic wines offer a rich, delicate palette of flavors. Whereas a traditional wine has only two or three predominant aromas, a biodynamic wine is much more complex, expressing a multitude of flavors and aromas.

The wine is delicate on the nose, silky on the palate, with the emphasis on fruit. More mineral and balanced, the biodynamic wine represents the culmination of the work of vines cultivated with love and patience.

With a biodynamic Demeter wine, digestibility is also significantly improved, thanks in particular to its very low sulfite content. The sulfite content of a biodynamic wine is atleast 30% lowerthan that of an organic wine. 

People with digestive difficulties will find a wine more easily assimilated by the body.

Find out more about the different types of wine:

Rosé wine
Languedoc organic wine

Organic rosé winethe best rosé wine and the rosé wine Languedoc

Orange wine

And to find out more :

Making rosé wine
Gérard Bertrand, the story of a family passion for vines

The Châteaux and Domains of Gérard Bertrand

La online boutique Gérard Bertrand wines