“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, featuring well-integrated tannins and a long, fruity finish.” (Le Guide Hachette 2025).
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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 in advance in a carafe
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pair with terrines, stews, small game, osso bucco, leg of lamb, cassoulet…
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 90/100
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Jérôme Bertrand’s dedication and hard work on the fine terroirs of Paziols have made the Bertrand-Bergé estate a benchmark for the entire appellation. The entry-level reds 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 for its character and depth. An essential destination in Languedoc.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2025) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from 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, featuring 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, nurtured and promoted the region’s wines, and eventually elevated his estate (40 hectares) to the ranks of the greats. Since the 2011 harvest, the vineyard has been certified organic.
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 wine lover, Ancestrale offers the vibrant flavor of ripe 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 some forty hectares, divided into four plots, the main one being La Boulière, a site characterized by a mix of rounded pebbles and crushed limestone. Originally dedicated to reds, this terroir also shines in dry whites. The 1911 cellar is well worth a visit. For those wishing to extend their stay in this wonderful setting, the estate offers vacation rentals as well as 4x4 tours of the vineyards.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. Gilles D. Published on April 16, 2025
In addition to a full-bodied, rounded palate that is deeply satisfying, this cuvée offers a lush, flavorful wine with a rich, concentrated profile of ripe, stewed black fruits and warm spices, complemented by a lovely, slightly toasty undertone. The present, powerful yet deliciously caressing tannins are evidence of well-managed aging and ensure good aging potential. A subtle mineral freshness emerges in the lingering, fragrant finish. An unforgettable culinary experience with friends, featuring woodcocks flambéed with Armagnac, barded, and roasted with string, served with pan-seared fingerling potatoes and spring chanterelles. Score = 4.4.
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