Synopsis, Our Opinion: A SUPER value Rose from Southern France.
Producer/Winery: Gerard Bertrand; Narbonne, France.
Grape Variety: Grenache Gris
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Pays D’OC, France.
Vintage: 2018
Price: $11.00
Purchased From: Undercurrent Restaurant; Greensboro, North Carolina.
Paired With: BBQ chicken sandwich and stir fried squash, onions and garlic.
Tasting:
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Chilled before drinking. Clear, with just a slight pink tint. Fresh citrus, raspberry, strawberry and melon aromas with occasional whiffs of apricot. Smooth, dusty mineral mouthfeel, medium body and a 200-grit texture. Energetic lemon, green bell pepper, apple and honey dew melon flavors with just a touch of peppery spice. Lots of bright acidity and a long slightly bitter fruit and mineral finish that ends with a chalky aftertaste. WOW a surprise because it was better than we expected…we originally had this at a Rose tasting at the Undercurrent Restaurant, but it was much better than we remembered. It was filled with mouth-watering dryness, lively fresh fruit, VERY refreshing and the touch of mineral in the finish that really made it a winner. A SUPER value Rose from Southern France.
Gerard Bertrand in his vineyard
Photo from Gerard Bertrand.
See also: our reviews of other Gerard Bertrand wines.
Alcohol Content: 13%
Closure: Screw cap.
UPC Code: 8 94254 00282 4
Imported by: USA Wine West; Sausalito, California.
