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AOP Corbières-Boutenac
La Forge AOP Corbières-Boutenac 2019 – Wooden Case 6 Bottles 75cl red wine
Strength – Finesse – Authenticity
An intense wine with natural elegance and a strong character
AOP Corbières Boutenac
Syrah
Lamb Chop
Roasted Vegetables
Grilled Meats
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Wine description
- A tribute cuvée to the father of Gérard Bertrand, who adored this plot of old Carignan vines, some of which are over 100 years old.
- The name Forge comes from the land registry; on the plot can be found all the elements needed for forging: wood for the fire and water to cool the metal.
- With great breadth, the palate reveals powerful and elegant aromas evoking "jammy" red fruits. It is a very great wine with a high ageing potential (20 years).
Food & Wine pairings suggested by our chef
To decant and serve at 18 °C with a rack
of lamb, grilled meat or Mediterranean
dishes.
Winemaking and ageing
La Forge was Georges Bertrand’s favourite plot, home to hundred-year-old Carignan and old Syrah vines. From his very first harvest, biting into the berries and walking the rows with his father, Gérard Bertrand sensed the quality of skin and tannins that the age of the vines imparts to their grapes. Alongside his father, he learned the pursuit of excellence through attention to a thousand and one details. “If you want to plough a straight furrow, hitch your plough to a star” (Guy de Larigaudie). This is Gérard Bertrand’s quest: to continue the work begun by his father. “La Forge is the true alchemy of grape, terroir and everything I know today. It is unlike any other and reveals the personality of Georges Bertrand.”
Tasting note
With a deep colour, the shade of ripe cherry,
the explosive nose opens on notes of toasted
bread, spices and clove.
With great sweetness, the very full palate
reveals powerful and elegant aromas evoking
jammy red fruits.
This is a truly Grand Vin with soft tannins and
a spiced finish.
Storage
Keep away from sunlight and at a constant temperature
Grape varieties
Technical sheet
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions about our wines
Each product page provides a food and wine pairing suggestion suited to the cuvée. Our online tasting assistant can also advise you based on your menu.
The ageing potential depends on the cuvée and vintage — it is specified in this wine's technical sheet. In general, our wines for ageing and fine wines can be kept for more than 10 years, or even over 100 years for our fortified sweet wines, whilst our lighter cuvées, intended to be enjoyed young, are best appreciated within 2 to 3 years of purchase.
The alcohol content (% vol.) varies by cuvée and vintage; it is listed in the product’s technical data sheet, below the description.
The majority of our red, white and rosé wines are dry. Our natural sweet wines (Rivesaltes, Maury...) and certain crémants are sweet or semi-dry. The style (dry/sweet) of this cuvée is specified in its description.
The grape varieties, appellation and terroir of origin are indicated in this product’s technical data sheet.
Like almost all wines, our cuvées contain sulphites (naturally present during fermentation, sometimes added in small quantities as a preservative). Details (“no added sulphites”, level, etc.) are specified on this product’s technical data sheet and on the back label.
Many Gérard Bertrand cuvées are vegan certified (100% plant-based fining agents, no products of animal origin). This wine’s vegan status is indicated in its certifications on the product page.
A large proportion of our production is certified Organic Agriculture and/or Biodynamic (Demeter). The certifications applicable to this cuvée are listed on its product page under “Certifications”.
As a general rule: 8-10°C for rosés and light whites, 10-12°C for more complex whites, 16-18°C for reds. The most suitable serving temperature for this cuvée is also indicated on its technical sheet.
This depends on the wine and its age, as specified on the technical data sheet where relevant. As a general rule, our powerful age-worthy wines benefit from being decanted 30 minutes to 1 hour before tasting; lighter wines, whites and rosés can be served directly.
Yes, several cuvées are available in gift boxes, individually or as an assortment. See the “Gift Boxes” section of the shop or the product page to view the available options.
Depending on the cuvée: 37.5 cl (half-bottle), 75 cl (standard size), 150 cl (Magnum), and sometimes larger sizes. The size(s) available for this product are indicated on its product page.
We do not produce dealcoholised wine. However, our range offers wines with lower alcohol content: So'Vive (naturally low-alcohol organic white wine), Le Chouchou (light red wine) and Cote des Roses Red Léger. The precise alcohol content of each cuvée is indicated on its product sheet.
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