Gerard Bertrand 2018 Merlot, Naturae, IGP D'Oc

Naturae is a range of wine without added sulfite which offers particularly pure, generous and intense aromas. Each wine expresses the character and taste of the fruit and the terroir. This wine was born from the knowledge of Gérard Bertrand and his enologists who have a unique expertise in sulfites-free winemaking. The wines are grown according to organic standards which requires a high quality of the grapes. Naturae is also a vegan. The grapes are de-stemmed then left to macerate for around ten days. During this time our only extraction work involves pumping over daily to release the full potential of the fruit. The grapes are then pressed, with the presses kept separate, and the wines are then racked in order to remove the coarser lees before malolactic fermentation begins. After fermentation the wines are racked again, then cooled to ensure optimal stability. This a Merlot packed with intense, ripe red fruit aromas, accented with hints of truffle and cinnamon. On the palate the delicious red fruit flavors are exceptionally well-rounded.