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Domaine Bertrand-Bergé - Fitou Ancestrale 2021
Domaine Bertrand-Bergé - Fitou Ancestrale 2021

Domaine Bertrand-Bergé - Fitou Ancestrale 2021

Fitou|Red wine|Organic
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4/5 (1 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

93/100

RVF

90/100

Bettane & Desseauve

powerful
complex
round
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“This wine, aged for 12 months in oak barrels, boasts a deep garnet color and reveals an intense, complex bouquet of forest floor, leather, violets, black fruits, and licorice. A supple attack gives way to a harmonious, round palate with well-integrated tannins and a long, fruity finish.” (Le Guide Hachette 2025).

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Estate

Domaine Bertrand-Bergé

Vintage

Ancestrale

Vintage

2021

Designation

Fitou

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

Carignan, Syrah, Grenache noir, Mourvèdre

Regions

Clay-limestone soils, 30-year-old vines

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Destemming, sorting, crushing, temperature control, alternating between punching down and pumping over, maceration for 3–4 weeks, pneumatic pressing

Livestock Farming

12 months in demi-muids for Mourvèdre and in barrels for Syrah; in tanks for Carignan and Grenache

Alcohol content

14%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep garnet color

Nose

Complex notes of intense fruit (blackberry and blackcurrant), forest floor, leather, and violet

Palate

Full-bodied and rich, harmonious, with good length and powerful, deep tannins

Serve

At 16°C

Open

1 hour beforehand in a carafe

Drink before

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with terrines, stews, small game, osso bucco, leg of lamb, cassoulet…

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 90/100

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

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.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2025) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the wine:

This wine, aged for 12 months in oak barrels, boasts a deep garnet color and reveals an intense, complex bouquet of forest floor, leather, violets, black fruits, and licorice. A supple attack gives way to a harmonious, round palate with well-integrated tannins and a long, fruity finish.

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 (2025 guide) 93/100

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:

Better suited to the palate of a discerning taster, Ancestrale offers the delicious vibrancy of radiant fruit, complemented by deep, sensual, and fresh tannins.

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 distinct plots, the main one being La Boulière, a vineyard site 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.

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Review and comment by Mr. GILLES D. Published on April 16, 2025

In addition to a full, rounded palate that is deeply sensuous, this cuvée reveals a luscious, flavorful wine with a rich, concentrated structure featuring ripe, stewed dark fruits and warm spices, with a lovely, slightly toasty undertone. The present, powerful, yet deliciously velvety tannins are a testament to expert aging and ensure good aging potential. A subtle mineral freshness emerges in the lingering, fragrant finish. . An unforgettable culinary experience with friends, featuring woodcocks first flambéed with Armagnac, wrapped in bacon, and roasted tied with string, served with pan-seared finger potatoes and spring chanterelles. Rating = 4.4.

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