Region: Aude Valley    
Soil: Sand & Limestone   
Elevation: 300 to 500m
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Winemaker: Hilde Chevillot
Alcohol: 13%

Background: Bertaine et Fils is a range of modern varietal wines sourced from the cool-climate Aude Valley and named in honour of Jacques Bertaine, one of the region’s most prominent grape growers.

Sourcing: The vineyards of the Aude Valley are planted in the foothills of the Pyrenees, alongside the river that  flows down to join the Canal du Midi at Carcassonne. The 20 year old, low-yielding vineyards benefit from high elevation and cool evenings to create elegant and varietally expressive wines.

Winemaking: Hand picked into small bins before a total de-stemming and long, cool maceration. Fermented in open stainless  steel tanks before partial maturation in two and three year old French oak for six months.

Vintage 2020: A later vintage but a healthy one in the Aude Valley. Whilst elsewhere had minimal rain and some heat the south managed through above average humidity and rainfall that made for  vineyard challenges but the result seemed only to have benefitted the berry development even with  present disease pressure. The berries achieved full ripeness, have fine acidities and fragrant flavours.  2020 was a strong vintage with good fruit concentration. 

Tasting Note: A vibrant Pinot Noir displaying aromas of ripe plums, dark cherries and subtle savoury   spice. The palate is ripe and smooth with a core of red berry fruit flavours balanced  by bright acidity. Notes of forest floor and smoky spice add complexity before fine tannins provide  detail to the finish. Pair with a warm mushroom and parmesan salad with baby lentils.  

The below information is available for stockists of this product.

Bottle Barcode: 9344154000426

Carton Barcode: 9344154000433

Bertaine Pinot Noir Tasting Note 2020

Bertaine Pinot Noir Bottle Image