Gérard Bertrand Esprit de Côte des Roses Sparkling Rosé 750ml

Gérard Bertrand Esprit de Côte des Roses Sparkling Rosé — Languedoc, France NV

Gérard Bertrand harvested his first grapes in 1975 in the vines of Château de Villemajou in the heart of the Corbières, discovering a passion for wine that would define his life. After twelve years apprenticing alongside his father Georges, he took over the family estate following his father’s accidental death in 1987 — and channeled the values of performance and excellence he had learned on the rugby field into building one of the South of France’s most celebrated wine estates. The Esprit de Côte des Roses Sparkling Rosé is a tribute to the Mediterranean lifestyle: a unique blend of Pinot Noir, Grenache Noir, and Chardonnay, presented in the house’s iconic sculpted bottle with a rose-shaped finish. Wine Enthusiast awarded it 92 points.

Pale pink in color, clear and crystalline, with a fine mousse of tiny bubbles. The nose is elegant and inviting — fresh red berries, white flowers, sharp lime, and chalk. On the palate, the wine is lively and tasty, with a delicate, creamy mousse and an ideal balance between freshness and roundness. The finish is silky and slightly toasted, with real length and sophistication. The base wines are blended with reserve rosé wines aged in barrel, then undergo a second fermentation and aging on lees for added complexity and texture.

Wine Enthusiast 92 — "A fine mousse of tiny bubbles… pops of sharp lime and chalk on the nose. The palate is clean, easy and soft, proving quite comforting rather than aggressive in acidity." — Matt Kettmann

• Producer: Gérard Bertrand, Languedoc, France
• Vintage: Non-Vintage
• Appellation: Côte des Roses, Languedoc
• Blend: 55% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 15% Grenache Noir
• Method: Traditional method — second fermentation + aging on lees, reserve wines aged in barrel
• Style: Brut Sparkling Rosé
• Bottle: Iconic sculpted bottle with rose-shaped finish
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Fresh red berries, white flowers, lime, chalk, creamy mousse, silky toasted finish
• Best Paired With: Oysters, grilled fish, charcuterie, soft cheeses, strawberries, aperitivo, summer entertaining

A 92-point sparkling rosé in an iconic bottle — Gérard Bertrand’s Esprit de Côte des Roses is the benchmark for what Mediterranean sparkling rosé can be.