Gerard Bertrand Cabrieres 'Clos du Temple' Rose 2019 750ml

Located at the heart of Languedoc in the south of France, Clos du Temple is created in the historic terroir of Cabrières, the birthplace of rosé wines. The terroir owes its unique nature to its geological origins. Contact between schist, limestone and the hilly terrain have created a complex network of groundwater circulation that enables an exceptional natural water supply for the vineyard, and the development of an extremely pure water source. Its altitude of 240 meters combined with its southern/southwestern exposure help to produce a perfectly balanced wine with great aromatic freshness. At Clos du Temple, we decided to cultivate our vines using biodynamic principles and to use horses and mules to strengthen the connection between the mineral, plant, animal and human worlds.

The harvest is completed by hand in crates at sunrise to take advantage of the lower night-time temperatures. Each plot is harvested on the optimum date and vinified separately.

A perfect balance, ample, with a great length, carried by a beautiful freshness. The cellar being located in the heart of the vineyard, the transport time is minimal. The best juices are then selected. Cold pressing (5°C) preserves the aromas and freshness and avoids the coloration of the juice, by blocking the natural pigments (anthocyanins). Before fermentation at low temperature, a 24-hour settling of the must at a controlled temperature between 8 and 10°C is carried out without the addition of sulfur.