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OVERVIEWGérard Bertrand chronology Wine-growing history of the Languedoc-

Roussillon region Constitution of the vineyard The principal regions and our estates

OVERVIEW

GÉRARD BERTRAND CHRONOLOGY

CHRONOLOGY

1965 Born on January 27th in Narbonne

1975 Georges Bertrand  introduces his son, Gérard, to harvests in the cellars of the Domaine de Villemajou in Boutenac, in the Corbières (Aude)

1984 Begins his rugby career in Narbonne, which he will terminate in Paris backed by 10 years of high performance sport experience and values

1987 Starts working in August at the Domaine de Villemajou with his father who transmits him his passion for terroir. This latter dies prematurely in October

1992 Creates the Gérard Bertrand company which will acquire in the following years the Domaine Cigalus in Bizanet (Aude) and the Château Laville Bertrou in La Livinière (Hérault)

2002 Sets up in the Château l’Hospitalet and develops wine tourism activities around the concept of Art de Vivre

2007 Purchase of the Domaine de l’Aigle, in the Limoux appellation

2010 Acquisition of the Château Aigues Vives, in Corbières Boutenac

2011 The Gérard Bertrand group acquires the Domaine de la Sauvageonne, in Terrasses du Larzac, therefore continuing to develop the visibility of the most beautiful crus of Languedoc

2012 Gerard Bertrand positions itself on the cru Malepère by taking over the exploitation of the Château de La Soujeole

2014 The first vintage of Clos d’Ora – 2012 – is revealed. Two estates of the Massif de la Clape join the 9 others.

A FEW STEPS OF THE WINE-GROWING HISTORY OF LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON

HISTORY

125 BC Greek winegrowing remains dating back to 125 BC.

VIIIth Monasteries/Abbeys create the first selections of vineyards and plots

1285 Arnaud de Villeneuve invents “mutage” 1531 First sparkling wine listed in Limoux 1659 Treaty of the Pyrenees: the Roussillon is now a

part of France 1681 Canal du Midi 1855 Railway up to Lyon 1870’s Phylloxera 1907 Winegrowers’ revolution 1936 Birth of the AOC : 4 AOC in VDN 1987 Creation of the Vins de Pays d’Oc 2009 IGP replaces VDP

HISTORY

A FEW STEPS OF THE WINE-GROWING HISTORY OF LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON

CONSTITUTION OF THE VINEYARD

VINEYARD

CONSTITUTION OF THE VINEYARD: DIVERSITY

VINEYARD

More than 50 varietalsPrincipal red varietals: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cinsault, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet-Franc, Merlot, Pinot.

Principal white varietals: Roussanne, Marsanne, Bourboulenc, Grenache, Clairette, Piquepoul, Muscat, Maccabeu, Chardonnay, Chenin, Mauzac, Vermentino.A large diversity of soilsClay, Limestone, Schist, Granite, Ruffe, Volcanic, Silica sand, Alluvium, and others (Gneiss, Quartz, …)

Climate Mostly Mediterranean Warm to very warm: 315 days of sun per

year Less than 600mm of rain per year Large variety of winds: 8 different winds Many microclimates

THE PRINCIPAL LANGUEDOC REGIONS…

REGIONS

1 - La Montagne Noire (The Black Mountain)Minervois, Minervois La Livinière, Muscat Saint Jean de Minervois, Saint Chinian, Saint Chinian Berlou, Saint Chinian Roquebrun

2 - La Côte (The Coast)Grès de Montpellier, La Clape, Muscat de Frontignan, Muscat de Lunel, Muscat de Mireval, Picpoul de Pinet

3 - Les CévennesFaugères, Montpeyroux, Pézenas, Pic Saint Loup, Terrasses du Larzac

4 - Le Sud (The South)Corbières, Corbières-Boutenac, Fitou

5 - L’Ouest (The West)Cabardès, Limoux, Malepère

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… AND ROUSSILLON REGIONS

REGIONS

More than 315 days of sun per year About 500mm of rain per year Very, very warm climate Surrounded by mountains, sharp hillsides 5 AOP in VDN, 4 AOP village Powerful winds sweep the region through the north

and the southTerroirs Maury & Tautavel: Schist marl, black limestone Lesquerde: granite and gneiss Caramany: gneiss La Tour de France: schist Rivesaltes & Les Aspres: rocks, pebbles Collioure & Banyuls: schist and clay

CHÂTEAUX AND ESTATES

ESTATES

REGION

APPELLATION ESTATE

Cabardès, Limoux, Malepère Climatic influence of the Atlantic Fresher climate, more rainy Use of northern varietals :

• Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot, Pinot

• Chardonnay , Chenin

LIMOUX AOP AOP since 2005 Surface area: 1800 ha Average yield: 40hl/ha Varietals:

• Reds : Merlot, Syrah, Carignan, Grenache, Malbec, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet-Franc, Pinot noir (IGP)

• Whites : Mauzac, Chenin, Chardonnay

Special characteristic, still wines that have to be elaborated in barrels

DOMAINE DE L’AIGLE Close to the village of

Roquetaillade Acquired in 2007 Altitude : 250 to500 m Average yield: 30hl/ha Clay and limestone soils Red varietals:

Pinot Noir White varietals:

Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer Plot selection: Aigle Royal Sustainable agriculture: Terra Vitis

ESTATES

REGION

APPELLATION ESTATE

Faugères, Montpeyroux, Pézenas, Pic Saint Loup, Terrasses du Larzac

At the foot of the Cévennes & Causse

They benefit from the mountain’s freshness during the night, and the sun’s heat during the day

Syrah, Mouvèdre and Grenache complement each other perfectly and give depth to different red wines.

TERRASSES DU LARZAC AOP AOP since 2014

(previously « AOP coteaux du languedoc, terrasses du larzac »)

Surface area: 2000 ha Average yield: 50hl/ha Soils : Schist, Sandstone,

Ruffes, Volcanic Red varietals:

Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault

CHÂTEAU LA SAUVAGEONNE Municipality of Saint Jean de la

Blaquière Acquired in 2011 Altitude : 150 to 350 m Average yield: 30hl/ha Soils : ruffes, schists, Sandstone. Red Varietals:

Syrah, Grenache et Carignan White Varietals:

Grenache Blanc, Vermentino, Viognier

Currently undergoing conversion to biodynamic agriculture.

ESTATES

REGION

APPELLATION ESTATEAUDE HAUTERIVE IGP Protected geographical

indication representing a confined geographical area « Aude Hauterive » located in the middle of the geographical area of the Corbières.

Deliberate choice to work with the Aude Hauterive IGP for more freedom on the vine population and subsequent blending.

DOMAINE DE CIGALUS Municipality of Bizanet Acquired in 1995 Altitude : 50 m Average yield: 25hl/ha Soils : loamy, clayey, sandstone,

marns Red Varietals:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Caladoc.

White Varietals: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc,

Viognier Cultivated following Biodynamic

principles since 2002. 1st converted Gérard Bertrand estate.

ESTATES

Corbières, Corbières-Boutenac, Fitou

Extreme Mediterranean climate High influence of altitude Powerful wines with a strong

personality Perfect climate, soils and

temperature to grow Carignan

REGION

APPELLATION ESTATE

Muscat de Frontignan, Muscat de Lunel, Muscat de Mireval, Grès de Montpellier, La Clape, Picpoul de Pinet

Strong influence of the sea on the fruit’s maturity cycle, bringing spicy and exotic fruit notes.

Picpoul de Pinet is the biggest white wine appellation in the Languedoc Roussillon

For reds, it’s the paradise of Grenache which brings spicy, pepper and blackcurrant notes.

LA CLAPE AOP AOC since 2013 Surface area: 13500 ha Average yield: 50hl/ha soils : hard limestones, red clay

and gravels, molasses, screes between pinewoods and cliffs.

Climate: low rainfall, bright and sunny with wind and maritime influences.

Varietals: Reds : Grenache, Syrah,

Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cinsault Whites : Grenache,

Bourboulenc, Maccabeu, Roussanne, Marsanne, Clairette, Vermentino, Picpoul, Rolle

CHÂTEAU L’HOSPITALETAt the heart of the Natural Park of la Clape, close to Narbonne Acquired in 2002 Altitude: 100 m Average yield: 30hl/ha Soils: marns, limestones Red Varietals:

Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre. White Varietals:

Bourboulenc, Vermentino, Grenache Blanc

Plot selection: L’Hospitalitas Currently undergoing conversion to

biodynamic agriculture.

ESTATES

REGION

APPELLATION ESTATE

Minervois, Minervois La Livinière, Muscat Saint Jean de Minervois, Saint Chinian, Saint Chinian Berlou, Saint Chinian Roquebrun

Very peaceful locations, where the hills intercross

Very hot climate The wines are powerful and elegant,

mostly focused on red wines

MINERVOIS LA LIVINIERE AOP AOC since 1999 Surface area: 2600 ha Average yield: 45hl/ha Soils : sandstones, schists,

limestones, marbles and flint. Red varietals: Carignan,

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Terret, Aspiran

CHÂTEAU LAVILLE BERTROUMunicipality of La Livinière Acquired in 1997 Altitude : 120 to 230 m Average yield: 30hl/ha Very stony soils: limestones,

marns, sands Climate: semi-arid Mediterranean Red varietals:

Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre.

Plot selection: Le Viala Sustainable agriculture: Terra Vitis

ESTATES

REGION

APPELLATION ESTATECORBIERES BOUTENAC AOP AOC since 2005 Surface area: 1500 ha Average yield: 45hl/ha Soils : Rolled pebbles, hard

dolomitic limestones, sandstones, molasses from the continental and marine Miocene, molasses from Carcassonne.

Climate : typically Mediterranean with a dry and warm summer

Red varietals: Carigan, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre

DOMAINE DE VILLEMAJOUMunicipality of Boutenac Acquired in 1970 by Georges

Bertrand and taken over in 1992 by Gérard.

Altitude : 80 to 100 m Average yield: 30hl/ha Soils : rolled pebbles Climate : semi-arid Mediterranean Red varietals:

Syrah, Grenache, Carignan. White Varietals:

Marsanne, Roussanne, Bourboulenc.

Plot selection: La Forge Sustainable Agriculture: Terra Vitis

ESTATES

Corbières, Corbières-Boutenac, Fitou

Extreme Mediterranean climate High influence of the altitude Powerful wines with a strong

personality Perfect climate, soils and

temperature to grow Carignan

REGION

APPELLATION ESTATEMINERVOIS LA LIVINIERE AOP AOC since 1999 Surface area: 2600 ha Average yield: 45hl/ha Soils: sandstones, schists,

limestones, marbles and flint. Red varietals: Carignan,

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Terret, Aspiran

CLOS D’ORACommune de La Livinière Revealed in 2014 Altitude: 220 m Average yield: 20hl/ha Very stony soils: limestones,

marns, sandstones, sands Climate: semi-arid Mediterranean Red varietals:

Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre.

Cultivated following Biodynamic principles and with animal power.

ESTATES

Minervois, Minervois La Livinière, Muscat Saint Jean de Minervois, Saint Chinian, Saint Chinian Berlou, Saint Chinian Roquebrun

Very peaceful locations, where the hills intercross

Very hot climate The wines are powerful and elegant,

mostly focused on red wines