Gerard Bertrand ‘Cigalus Rouge’ 2021 Size::1 Bottle Merlot and a dash of

Merlot and a dash of Petit Verdot

savoury and spicy fruit

so that the harvest started with the Merlot on 26 September and continued in perfect conditions until 14 October

5 hectares in local villages amongst the Rhone hills

While the first release was drawn from a single vintage (2016)

Gerard Bertrand ‘Cigalus Rouge’ 2021 Size::1 Bottle Merlot and a dash ofIntense ruby colour with a mahogany hue. First the bouquet shouts concentrated very ripe black fruit. After a little time in the glass more complexity with grilled spice and toasted oak unfolds. The palate is lush and opulent with velvety tannins. The aromas of black fruit blackberries black cherries and plums reappear with a complex empyreumatic web leading into mint. The finish is long with a perfect balance.