Gerard Bertrand Clos d Ora Minervois Liviniere 2020
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About the producer:
Gérard Bertrand is a pioneering winemaker in the South of France, widely respected for his commitment to biodynamics and his vision of elevating Languedoc wines to the highest ranks of fine wine. Clos d’Ora, his most prestigious estate, was created as a sanctuary for both nature and spirituality, reflecting harmony between the earth and the cosmos.
About the region:
Minervois La Livinière is the first cru of the Languedoc, located at the foothills of the Montagne Noire. With a mix of limestone, marl, and sandstone soils, combined with a warm Mediterranean climate and cool mountain breezes, it produces some of the region’s most structured and age-worthy wines.
About the grape variety:
Clos d’Ora is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Carignan. Each variety contributes to the wine’s depth: Syrah provides structure and spice, Grenache adds warmth and fruit, Mourvèdre brings elegance and longevity, while old-vine Carignan delivers complexity and earthy character.
Style and tasting note:
Gérard Bertrand Clos d’Ora Minervois La Livinière 2020 displays deep aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and plum, enhanced by notes of licorice, garrigue herbs, and subtle oak. The palate is powerful yet refined, with velvety tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, layered finish that speaks of both strength and grace.
Trivia:
Clos d’Ora was conceived as a place of silence and meditation. Surrounded by dry stone walls, the vineyard is cultivated entirely by hand and with the help of horses, embodying Gérard Bertrand’s belief in reconnecting winemaking with nature’s rhythms."
