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Domaine Bertrand-Bergé - Les Mégalithes 2018

Name: Domaine Bertrand-Bergé - Les Mégalithes 2018
Brand: Bertrand-Bergé Estate
Rating: 4 (9 reviews)

Fitou|Red wine|Organic

4/5 (9 customers)

16/20

RVF

2*Étoiles

Hachette

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

Carignan

round and flexible

delicious

simmered meat

"A wonderful person"

“Carignan, which makes up 95% of the blend (with Grenache as a supplement), lends depth to this cuvée’s very intense garnet color. On the nose, notes of strawberry, cherry, musk, and rhubarb mingle with mineral and smoky nuances. From the very first sip, the palate is supple and round, then beautiful tannins emerge, adding body and character to this wine with its red fruit flavors.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021) Fitou grown on rounded pebbles, sourced from the estate’s finest terroirs!

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Estate

Domaine Bertrand-Bergé

Vintage

Les Mégalithes

Vintage

2018

Designation

Fitou

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

90% Carignan, 10% Grenache Noir

Regions

Puddinge soils, on the estate’s finest terroirs for growing Carignan

Viticulture

Certified Organic (AB)

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Destemming, crushing, strict temperature control throughout the winemaking process, punching down and pumping over, maceration for 3 weeks, and pneumatic pressing

Livestock Farming

Aged in tanks for 18 months. Unfined and unfiltered.

Alcohol content

14.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep ruby color

Nose

Pleasant, with notes of blackcurrant, garrigue, bay leaf, and thyme

Palate

Round and full-bodied, with beautiful density, a juicy texture, and a structure featuring powerful yet well-integrated tannins

Serve

At 16°C

Open

1 hour beforehand in a carafe

Drink before

2025

Production

Approximately 7,000 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with cold cuts, red meat, game, and cheese...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2021 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

A tense yet refreshing finish for this precise red wine with ripe fruit.

About the estate:

Jérôme Bertrand’s dedication and hard work on the beautiful terroirs of Paziols have made the Bertrand-Bergé estate the benchmark for the entire appellation. The entry-level red wines are affordably priced and exceed Fitou’s quality standards. The velvety Jean Sirven cuvée is named after the grandfather, who was already dedicated to quality winemaking at the beginning of the last century. Today, this cuvée stands out among the elite of the South’s greatest wines thanks to its elegance and depth. A must-visit in Languedoc.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2021 guide) 2*Stars (Outstanding Wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

Carignan, which makes up 95% of the blend (with Grenache as a supplement), lends depth to this cuvée’s very intense garnet color. On the nose, notes of strawberry, cherry, musk, and rhubarb mingle with mineral and smoky nuances. From the first sip, the palate is supple and round, then beautiful tannins emerge, lending volume and character to this wine with its red fruit flavors.

About the estate:

Following in the footsteps of his grandfather Jean Sirven, who produced his own wine in the late 19th century, Jérôme Bertrand left the cooperative in 1993 to make his own wines. He believed early on in the quality of Fitou’s rugged terroirs, cultivated and promoted the region’s wines, and then elevated his estate (40 ha) to the ranks of the greats. Since the 2011 harvest, the vineyard has been certified organic.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2021 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated Estate (2026 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)

About the wine:

More delicate, Les Mégalites offers hints of cinnamon and a very pleasant burst of fruit on the finish.

About the estate:

Located in Paziols, in the upper part of Fitou, near the Pyrénées-Orientales, this estate has been part of the village for six generations. Jérôme, supported by his sister and his wife Sabine, cultivates about forty hectares, divided into four plots, the main one being La Boulière, a locality characterized by a mix of rounded pebbles and crushed limestone. Originally dedicated to red wines, this terroir also shines in dry white wines. The 1911 cellar is well worth a visit. For those who wish to extend their stay in this wonderful setting, the estate offers vacation rentals as well as 4x4 tours through the vineyards.

Customer Rating

4/5

based on 9 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on May 19, 2021

The expertise of this renowned estate shines through in the glass. The tannins have softened, giving way to a Fitou full of character—powerful and full-flavored. The palate is marked by an abundance of fruit (cherry, blackberry, raspberry, blueberry) and spices. A lovely, lively finish. Pairs well with a roast veal fillet with olives.