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

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 25 year old, low-yielding vineyards benefit from high elevation and cool evenings to create elegant and varietally expressive wines.

Winemaking:  Made solely from Syrah and given a short maceration (a few hours) sufficient to impart colour and texture. Following a soft pressing, the juice is given a cool fermentation in stainless steel and allowed to ferment to almost complete dryness. Maturation on lees in stainless steel adds texture and malo-lactic fermentation is prevented to ensure vibrancy.

Vintage 2020: 2020 growing season begun with generous autumn rains and a mild December. A warm February got things moving pretty quick and an early budburst was experienced. A cooler spring slowed things down and then a dry summer provided excellent conditions for harvesting. 2022 was an excellent vintage with wines of elegance, great aromatic intensity and freshness.

Tasting Note:  Charismatic and blushing pale pink, it appears well within the classic Provence “pale and dry” spectrum. The nose is gloriously aromatic and sweetly perfumed with aromas of strawberries and rose petals. The palate is a seamless revelation, elegant and effortless with mulberry and red currants, white florals and a lingering long on a soft, dry finish. Pair with a Salad Niçoise.

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Bottle Barcode: 3525490098155

Carton Barcode: 9344154011286

Bertaine Rose Tasting Note 2020

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