Biodynamic white wines: aromatic white wines from Gérard Bertrand

Biodynamic winemaking is an extension of Organic Agriculture. However, the specifications for biodynamic wines are more restrictive than those for organic wines . To qualify for this biodynamic certification, the winery must be certified "AB". It must also meet requirements such as spraying medicinal plant preparations in homeopathic doses to combat pests and promote the healthy development of the vines.

Thus, within the Gérard Bertrand estates certified by the DEMETER label, whether the vines are intended for the production of red , rosé , white , and even orange wines , we bring these preparations according to the cycle of the lunar and astral calendar. This practice, in addition to preserving biodiversity, reinforces the intensity of the organic life of the vine stocks, promoting higher quality grapes. Thus, the typicality of biodynamic white wines is singular, offering very aromatic white wines of great finesse.

Biodynamic white wines: white wines bursting with aromas

Beware of those who claim to find only 2 or 3 aromas in a glass of white wine , because there are hundreds. And these aromas are even more complex when the white wines are produced using biodynamic viticultural techniques . Indeed, the aromas come from the grape varieties and the type of soil in which the vines are planted. Added to this are the geographical location, the climatic conditions of the vintage, the vinification methods and of course the conservation of the wine. But then why are biodynamic white wines aromatic?

Once the richness of the soils has returned thanks to the cultivation of the vineyard in biodynamics , the vegetative cycle of the vine becomes better defined, offering a more accomplished quality grape . In addition, in terms of winemaking , biodynamics prohibits the majority of oenological inputs that organic farming still tolerates. And also, the authorized sulfite levels are even lower than those set in the AB specifications. This results in authentic white grape juices and musts carrying the purest aromatic expression . Thus, the revelation of these aromas occurs during the fermentation process naturally thanks to the enzymes produced by the yeasts. And each yeast carries its own aromatic and organoleptic signature helping a better release of aromatic precursors.

The varietal aromas of biodynamic white wines

Each grape variety has its own aromatic characteristics and depending on the terroir the aromas are expressed differently. Take the case of Sauvignon Blanc , it is composed of 3 varietal aromas which are pyrazines, thiols and terpenes.

● Pyrazines are plant aromas that are characterized by a herbaceous side.

● Thiols are highly sought-after sulfur molecules that are revealed during fermentation, with aromas of citrus, exotic fruits and boxwood.

● Terpenes include more than 4,000 compounds that provide aromas reminiscent of roses.

Before fermentation, the presence of these varietal aromas is still odorless. It is only through alcoholic fermentation that white wines are enriched with these aromatic notes. This is why biodynamic white wines are white wines overflowing with aromas that authentically express their terroir and their grape variety. The key is to follow the fermentation process very closely. In order to obtain the most harmonious aromatic expression, as is the case for the Domaine de Cigalus blended white wine . It is composed of Chardonnay for the buttery side, then Viognier and Sauvignon-Blanc for the herbaceous side, giving it intensity and complexity .

Discover the Demeter Gérard Bertrand biodynamic wine collection .

Aromatic biodynamic white wines of great finesse

At Gérard Bertrand, our biodynamic white wines hold the advantages of organic white wines while respecting the infinitely small that constitutes the memory of the terroir, the grape varieties and the conditions of the vintage. Since each variety of white grape is conscientiously determined according to its capacity to adapt to its organic white wine terroir. In this approach of respect for nature and the environment , the true taste of wine is rediscovered. Indeed, through the years that pass, thanks to viticulture in total harmony with nature and the biodynamic vinification of its white grapes, biodynamic wine remains the messenger of its vintage imbued with an energy of life. Moreover, the Grand Vin Blanc of Château l'Hospitalet planted in the Clape massif benefits from an environment of a thousand hectares of scrubland in a protected site. Where flora and fauna reign supreme, allowing the roots of the vines to extract mineral-rich marl and limestone from its soil, revealing a crystalline biodynamic white wine.

Tasting a white wine always begins with its observation. Its color , its hue, its intensity and its luminance are the beginning of a sensory journey that leaves no one indifferent, plunging into a moment of eternity. To savor this moment, the green gold color, with silver reflections of Domaine de l'Aigle plunges the taster in search of a treasure.

Subsequently, the nose reveals the aromatic intensity and contributes to the definition of its quality. Thus, the biodynamic white wines of Gérard Bertrand deliver a concentrate of aromas, easily perceptible. Like the Grand Vin Blanc of Château La Sauvageonne which unmasks its aromatic complexity with notes of hawthorn, almond and violet flowers on yellow fruits worthy of its volcanic terroir. Its flamboyant bouquet gives way to persistent aromas on the palate for perfect food and wine pairings with grilled fish and shellfish.

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The entire collection of our organic and biodynamic wines

List of biodynamic white wines:

Domaine de Villemajou : white blended wine made from Marsanne, Maccabeu, Bourboulenc and Roussanne grape varieties;
Art of Living : single-varietal Clairette vintage, slightly sweet white wine
Heritage "An 118" : cultivated in Coteaux de Narbonne.

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