Corbieres wine, leading appellation of Languedoc-Roussillon

Corbières AOC wine: the champion of Languedoc-Roussillon

The leading appellation in Languedoc-Roussillon in terms of volume, the Corbières vineyard is a must-visit for wines in the south of France . Located in the heart of Cathar Country, in the south of the Aude department, the Corbières mid-mountain massif has always produced wines of character .

Its atypical terroir allows it to create unique wines. Its soil combines schist and limestone terrain, while its climate, although Mediterranean, is particularly harsh. In this context, only the most resilient grape varieties can flourish in the Cathar climate. Part of the range of Heritage wine , this bottle of Corbières red wine is named “An 806” in honor of the Château de Peyrepertuse, one of the most emblematic monuments of the Cathar Country sites.

Gérard Bertrand wanted, just like the other bottles of wine in the range, (including Year 990 Fitou or Year 873 Minervois ) , this vintage Year 806 Corbières was designed to reflect its terroir, its history and its origins. This red wine from Languedoc-Roussillon thus highlights all the character of the red wines of Corbières.

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Design and tasting of Corbières wine Gérard Bertrand

This Gérard Bertrand red wine is produced 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, and then completely destemmed. After the malolactic fermentation phase, the three grape varieties are blended and aged in barriques (a barrel specially designed for wine aging) for a period of 8 months.

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

This Corbières red wine is dense and elegant, reflecting its terroir, revealing all its characteristics. The tasting is straightforward, with its nose offering beautiful notes of wild plants. On the palate, it is sweet and creamy, with subtle flavors of spices, cinnamon, and licorice.

What goes with Corbières red wine?

Good food and wine pairings allow the wine to express its full potential. With a good bottle of Corbières red wine, served at a temperature of 18°C, we recommend pairing it with grilled red meats, stews, international cuisine like tagines, or mature cheeses.

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