Gérard Bertrand, Languedoc (France) Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Aug 4, 2020

By Rebecca Murphy

 The Languedoc region of southern France is not a place where you would expect to find a tasty, crisp Sauvignon Blanc, but leave it to Gérard Bertrand to do just that.  He envisioned a style between Sancerre and Marlborough.  To accomplish this vision, he had to get grapes from two very different terroirs.  The riper, rounder style came from a warm area near the Mediterranean Sea.  The leaner style came from vines in a cooler climate, with a long growing season close to Carcassonne, the ancient walled, fortified city.  It is a refreshing wine with lemon zest, grapefruit and melon aromas.  In the mouth, deliciously zesty flavors of melon, grapefruit, peach and a whisper of vanilla are lifted by mouthwatering acidity.  Enjoy it with grilled shrimp or a caprese salad.  The wine comes in the beautiful bottle with the rose on its base that was created for the Côtes des Roses Rosé.   

Country / Region

France

Appellation

Languedoc

Grape Variety

Sauvignon Blanc

Color

White

Vintage

2019

Score

90

Price

US $ 17.00

Producer

Gérard Bertrand