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After studying wine and work experience in Burgundy and California, Adrien took over his Grandfather Raymond Bertrand in 2009. The first year he moved to organic viticulture, certified in 2012 and since 2020 he is applying Biodynamie. Agriculture is a work of patience and it took him 10 years to get nature back on track with healthy living soils. The move towards biodynamie is the continuity of his Philosophy. The Domaine covers 20ha and everything is done manually by a closed knit team surrounding Adrien. One thing is for sure, he doesn’t count the hours spent in his vineyards! His wines capture his natural cheerfulness and with a very strong Provencal accent to top it off.
Appellation: AOC Gigondas Grape variety: 100% Grenache Average Age of Vines: 52 years Vineyard/Plot Names: Grand Montmirail Terroir: The Grand Montmirail, a great kimmeridgian limestone terroir, at an altitude of 400 meters. The lower part of the slope is made up of red marl, which adds depth. In the middle and upper slopes, the limestone gives the wines tension, breed and verticality. Vineyard planted in 1975. Vineyard Surface Area: 3.5 ha Exposition: South Altitude: 400m Bottles Produced: 12,200 Natural Yeast: Yes Vinification: Grapes not destemed, crushed and pressed directly. Ageing: 11 months in concrete tank Fining/Filtration: Yes, when bottling Vegan: Yes SO2: 25 mg/l Alcohol: 13.5% Acidity: 2.5 g/l Residual Sugar: 0 g/l Organic: Certified Organic
