Gerard Bertrand Clos du Temple Rose Languedoc Cabrieres 2019

The terroir draws its singularity from its geology: schist and limestone soils have combined with the hilly terrain to create a complex subterranean water network that provides an exceptionally natural and pure water supply to nourish the vines. The vineyard’s altitude of 240 metres provides a balance of freshness to the southern/southwestern exposure, which leads to good fruit concentration. Following biodynamic principles, horses and mules strengthen the connection between minerals, plants, animals and humans. Each plot of vines, including old Syrah and Grenache (30 years) and Cinsault (50 years), is manually harvested at optimal maturity. The grapes are picked at sunrise, taking advantage of lower temperatures, thus reducing oxidation. They are immediately transported to the winery, which is in the heart of the vineyard, to retain the high quality of the fruit.