Gérard Bertrand - Saint-Chinian Gamme Héritage An 1877 rouge 2022
1*Étoile
Hachette
90/100
James Suckling
“A full-bodied, velvety Saint Chinian, typical of its appellation”
“A blend of Syrah and Mourvèdre that is fruity, silky, and smooth. The nose is marked by black cherry, plum, roasted meat, and baked goods. It is medium-bodied with fine tannins. A chalky texture with a crisp black cherry character complemented by a touch of peppercorns, bringing vitality to the finish. Drink now or celller.” (James Suckling 2024).
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Eye
Deep red color
Nose
Intense, delicate, and complex, with notes of cocoa, tapenade, bay leaf, and black pepper
Palate
Rich and smooth, with aromas of dark fruit and sweet spices, fine tannins, and a chalky texture
Serve
At 18°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Try it with grilled red meat, small game birds, a rack of lamb, aged cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Gérard Bertrand has built his name into one of the most dynamic brands in French viticulture. While he describes making wines from the South as an “art of living,” he is first and foremost a meticulous and demanding winemaker, striving for excellence across his 17 estates. This quest finds its culmination in Clos d’Ora, a magnificent vintage from the heights of La Livinière, and in a rosé from the Cabrières terroir, the Clos du Temple cuvée, which shines with its intense personality. Since 2002, he has been leading a large-scale conversion of his vineyards to organic and biodynamic farming, making his estate one of the most significant in France in terms of sustainable viticulture. All of the estates’ wines are remarkable.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2026) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
About the wine:
The nose? A generous bouquet of red berries and blackcurrants, subtly enhanced by a hint of oak. The palate follows suit: round, supple, and undeniably sunny, yet retaining a fresh bouquet and a deliciously crisp texture. An approachable Saint-Chinian best enjoyed in its youth, perhaps paired with a grilled steak.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2025 guide) Cité
About the estate:
Over the past 20 years, former international rugby player Gérard Bertrand has built an exceptionally dynamic business in the Languedoc region. For this achievement, he was named “Wine Merchant of the Year” by *La Revue du Vin de France* in 2016. Starting with the family vineyard in Villemajou, in the Corbières region, in 1987, his empire now sells millions of bottles annually and encompasses several hundred hectares spread across various sites, from Malepère to the Terrasses du Larzac. Since 2012, he has produced his flagship Clos d'Ora cuvée using biodynamic methods, a practice he has extended to the entire vineyard. Château l'Hospitalet, just outside Narbonne, is a comprehensive, high-quality visitor center—a place well worth a stop.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
A blend of Syrah and Mourvèdre that is fruity, silky, and smooth. The nose is marked by black cherry, plum, roasted meat, and baked goods. It is medium-bodied with fine tannins. A chalky texture with a crisp black cherry character complemented by a hint of peppercorns, bringing vitality to the finish. Drink now or celller.