Gerard Bertrand 'Cuvee 101 Les Arbousiers' Corbieres 2020

Gérard Bertrand 'Cuvée 101 Les Arbousiers' Corbières 2020 is a deeply generous and complex red wine that pays homage to the historic vineyards of the Languedoc. Crafted primarily from a century-old parcel first cultivated in 1920, it pours a deep, intense purple color. The nose offers a beautiful, rich bouquet of dark cherries, ripe plums, Mediterranean herbs, dried flowers, and delicate touches of mocha and sweet spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied, robust, and highly concentrated, delivering a luxurious core of black fruits, raisins, and a hint of chocolate. The wine boasts a beautifully refined structure with fine-grained tannins, restrained power, and a rich, velvety mouthfeel. Meticulously aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, it culminates in a long, vibrant, and elegantly layered finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with roast lamb with garrigue herbs, traditional cassoulet, rich wild boar stew, or a premium grilled rib of beef.

96 Points - James Suckling