Gerard Bertrand Fitou 2011

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Varietal

Region

Producer

Vintage
2011

Size
750ML

ABV
14%

Features
Green Wine

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Somm Note

Winemaker Notes

A deep, concentrated red color. The first impression on the nose is one of complex aromas of jammy red fruit followed by notes of raspberry and prune from the carefully controlled extraction during vinification and from the exceptional ripeness of the grapes. Its full, fat body and its silky tannins contribute to its superb elegance.On the palate, the powerful flavor is backed by a lovely bouquet of aromas mingling notes of very ripe fruit with touches of leather and under-wood.

Professional Ratings

  • 91
    Muddled blackberry, black cherry and boysenberry are the initial aromas on the nose of this wine, with supporting notes of sweet spice, toasted oak, crushed lavender and bay leaf. The palate is plush and juicy, with ripe fruit flavors that are framed by accents of licorice, toasted peppercorn and mocha. Drink now–2018.
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  • 91
    Oh how I really love grenache, but sometimes the grape is too much for me and how I sometimes enjoy carigane, but oft times the wine is too little for me. So, how about this: Fitou! The 2011 Gerard Bertrand Fitou marries these two grapes into one superb wine! Juicy red fruit and a bite on the palate that invites another glass. This red wine is so good, I'd pair this one with roast pork and be one happy camper.

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Gerard Bertrand

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Gerard Bertrand, France
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Gerard Bertrand was born and raised in the South of France. Making wine with his father, Georges, since the age of 10, Gerard Bertrand offers the full range and diversity of wines from the region – red, white, rose, varietal, appellation, estate, still, sparkling, and dessert.

Every wine evokes the image and emotions from the South of France; "Art de Vivre" – the "art of life." Committed to producing quality wines of great value, Gerard is hands on in every facet which bears his name… and has been fortunate to receive great accolades from World Wide press reinforcing his dedication.

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With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the base of the classic Rhône Red Blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. Though they originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley, with some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in other countries. Somm Secret—Putting their own local spin on the Rhône Red Blend, those from Priorat often include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.

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Fitou Wine

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Established in 1948, Fitou is the oldest AOC in the Languedoc; appropriately enough, Greek colonists planted the first vines in France here in the fifth century BCE. Celebrated by Rabelais and served at Louis XIV’s table, Fitou wines have long been prized for their meaty, full-bodied character, their friendliness with food and their aging capacity. As with all quality Languedoc wines, they give great value for money.

This red-wine region is divided into two parts: one on the warmer plains near the sea, the other in the limestone, clay and schist hillsides of the Corbières massif. Heat-loving Carignan provides a briary backbone to Fitou wines, while Grenache adds berry fruit and softens its tannins. Together these grapes must make up 60% of any blend, which are filled out with plummy Mourvèdre along the seaside and brighter Syrah in the hills. In both seacoast and hillside vineyards, the garrigue blends savory herbal character into the wines, which can ripen over the course of years into complex, truly spectacular bottles.

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