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Red wine: the unconditional choice of oenophiles
The remarkable diversity of red wines in France
France, the land of good wine and gastronomy, naturally offers a huge selection of red wines, whether in supermarkets or wine shops, from table wines to prestige wines, great vintages and more. It's no coincidence that red wine is the traditional, most popular and most appreciated wine among oenophiles.
France's geographical and cultural diversity is reflected in its wines. Each wine-growing region and terroir develops its own characteristics, whether in terms of structure, acidity or tannins.
These different types of red wine offer unique flavors: the sweetness of Malbec from Malepère, the finesse and elegance of a Pinot Noir from the Haute Vallée de l'Aude, the roundness and generosity of a Languedoc wine like a Pic Saint Loup, a Minervois or a Saint-Chinian, the power and dark color of a Minervois La Livinière, ...
Gérard Bertrand, winemaker and entrepreneur specializing in wines from the South of France, and more specifically from the Languedoc-Roussillon region, has developed real expertise over the years in the creation of quality organic red wines from environmentally-friendly crops.
Find all our best red wines and the Gérard Bertrand wine collections.
What to serve red wine with?
Red wine, with its great variety and wide range, can be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif, or with a meal.
If, historically, and in popular belief, red wine is made to accompany mainly red meats (beef, mutton, duck, game, etc.) and cheese (Roquefort, Comté, goat's cheese, etc.), this is quite true, even if it is very simplistic, given the numerous possibilities for accompaniment. The different grape varieties, terroirs and serving temperatures make it possible to match the best red wines with almost any dish.
Still think red wine and fish don't mix? Try a red wine with very little tannin, like this bottle of Pinot Noir from the domaine de l'Aigleand serve it with red mullet - you'll be surprised!
With a slightly stronger fish, such as a slice of tuna, try a more robust wine, like a Minervois. Another popular way to start a meal, a tannic red wine is perfect as a starter with a varied salad dressed with vinaigrette, for example.
As you can see, there's no limit to the combinations you can make with red wine. All that's left is to choose the right vintage and enjoy the pleasure of a good bottle of wine.
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