Gerard Bertrand 2015 Cap Insula Red Blend, Languedoc

The dynamic Gerard Bertrand is owner of more than five estates in Southern France and he was named European Winery of the year in 2012 by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. At the gateway to the city of Narbonne, the Massif de la Clape was once an island known as ‘Insula Laci’. Surrounded by vineyards and standing on a magnificent limestone terroir overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Cap Insula is set on the tip of what used to be this island’s lagoon. Forming a link with the rich history of the region, CapInsula is an eco-designed winery made with natural materials, and a spearhead of an environmentally-friendly form of viticulture.

The grapes were harvested by hand. They were destemmed and placed in stainless steel tanks for fermentation and maceration lasting up to 25 days. The wine was aged in oak barrels for 8 months.

The Wine Advocate scored this 92 points saying "Coming from the la Clape region of the Languedoc (which is one of the most beautiful spots in the Languedoc) and offering lots of tobacco leaf, blackcurrants, chocolate and spice, the smokin’ good 2015 Languedoc Cap Insula is medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated and textured, with a core of sweet fruit. Made from a blend of 47% Syrah, 30% Grenache and Carignan, aged in barrel, I’d happily drink bottles over the coming 4-5 years."