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Corbières wine, the leading appellation of Languedoc-Roussillon

AOC Corbières wine: the pride of Languedoc-Roussillon

Corbière

The leading appellation in Languedoc-Roussillon by volume, the Corbières vineyards are an essential part of southern French wine. Located in the heart of Cathar Country, in the south of the Aude department, the mid-altitude Corbières mountains have long produced wines with character.

Its distinctive terroir allows it to produce unique wines. Its soils combine schist and limestone, while its climate, though Mediterranean, is particularly harsh. In these conditions, only the most resilient grape varieties can thrive in the Cathar climate. Part of the Héritage wine, range, this bottle of Corbières red wine is named “An 806” in honour of Château de Peyrepertuse, one of the most iconic monuments in Cathar Country.

 

As with the other wines in the range (including An 990 Fitou and An 873 Minervois), Gérard Bertrand wanted this An 806 Corbières cuvée to express its terroir, history and origins. This Languedoc-Roussillon red wine thus showcases all the character of Corbières red wines.

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How Gérard Bertrand Corbières wine is made and tasted

This Gérard Bertrand red wine is made from three grape varieties typical of Mediterranean vineyards: Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. The grapes for the An 806 Corbières cuvée are first harvested entirely by hand, then completely destemmed. After malolactic fermentation, the three varieties are blended and aged in barriques (barrels specially designed for ageing wine) for 8 months.

Once bottled, the wine is stored for many months before being offered for sale.

This Corbières red wine is rich and elegant, reflecting all the characteristics of its terroir. The tasting experience is direct, with lovely notes of wild herbs on the nose. On the palate, softness and smoothness take the lead, with subtle flavours of spice, cinnamon and liquorice.

What food goes with Corbières red wine?

Food pairings for Corbières red wine

Good food and wine pairings allow a wine to express its full potential. With a good bottle of Corbières red wine served at 18°C, we recommend grilled red meats, slow-cooked dishes, international dishes such as tagines, or mature cheeses.

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