The Gérard Bertrand Clos d’Ora 2018, with an alcohol content of 15.5 per cent by volume and available in a 0.75-litre bottle, is one of the most prestigious wines of the Languedoc and represents Gérard Bertrand’s flagship project. The biodynamically cultivated plots are situated in La Livinière, one of the finest sites in the Minervois, characterised by limestone, marl and sandy-loam soils. The wine is crafted from a carefully composed cuvée of the finest Mediterranean grape varieties – typically Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Mourvèdre – which are blended in perfect balance depending on the vintage. The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand, followed by the strictest selection, separate vinification and a long ageing period in high-quality barriques.

The 2018 vintage is powerful, deep and structured, shaped by the intense sunshine of the Languedoc and the delicate vinification at Clos d’Ora. The long ageing period lends the wine tremendous depth, dark fruit aromas, precise tannins and impressive complexity. The combination of biodynamic viticulture, terroir diversity and artisanal precision makes Clos d’Ora a rare, collectable top-quality wine of exceptional presence and enduring elegance.

Tasting Note

In the glass, the wine appears a deep, almost opaque purple-red. The bouquet reveals intense aromas of black cherries, blackberries, Mediterranean herbs, liquorice, violets, dark chocolate and the finest toasted notes. On the palate, the Clos d’Ora 2018 is powerful, dense and velvety, underpinned by ripe dark fruit, complex spice and a precise tannin structure. The texture is full-bodied and multi-layered, whilst the finish is exceptionally elegant, mineral and long-lasting, accompanied by delicately ripened fruit and spicy depth.

This great Languedoc wine is ideal with braised lamb, game dishes, braised beef cheeks, saddle of venison, entrecôte, robust Mediterranean herb dishes, as well as truffle and mushroom creations. It also demonstrates its class when paired with mature hard cheeses, dark ragouts or fine cuts of meat on a festive menu. Served at 16–18 °C, the Clos d’Ora reveals its full depth and presents itself as a majestic, complex red wine with long-lasting expressiveness.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: WEIN WOLF Import GmbH & Co Vertriebs KG, Münchner Bundesstraße 107, 5020 Salzburg, Austria, office@weinwolf.com

Organic product:

AT-BIO-301

Allergens:

• O (= Schwefeldioxid und Sulfite)

EAN:

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