Cigalus rouge 2014, Gerard Bertrand
Gerard Bertrand
750.00ml
Code: 42615
Domaine Cigalus enjoys a hot, sunny Mediterranean climate (described as “semi-arid with temperate spring variants”) ensuring early ripening of all the grape varieties. Grape varieties: Cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot, syrah, grenache, carignan and caladoc.
Product description
Product description
Vinification: The vineyard is managed according to the biodynamic system where the energy of the soil lies at the heart of the process. All the work in the vineyard – ploughing and pruning – and in the cellars is driven by a calendar based on two celestial objects: the moon and the sun. The vines are thus in equilibrium with the soil and are therefore able to give full expression of our terroir in the resultant wines. The grapes are picked by hand in early October once they have reached optimum maturity (supple to the touch, the juice runs coloured, not clear, and the pips no longer taste bitter). The bunches are carefully placed whole in « cagettes » (very small wooden crates) to preserve their perfect condition and avoid any natural crushing. The Syrah and Carignan are vinified separately in full grapes with a carbonic maceration. The other varietals are destemmed and vinified in the traditional way for 20 days at a controlled temperature. Once the fermentation is completed, the varieties are placed in 225 litres new French oak barrels for 12 months. This type of new barrel is selected especially to complement the characteristics of each vintage. Unfiltered, the wine is bottled and further bottle-aged prior to release.
Tasting Notes: Intense 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.
Served: To be opened one or two hours before serving at 16°C
- Characteristics
Producer
Gerard Bertrand
Wine colour
Red
Wine style
Still
Country
France
Sweetness
Dry
Region
Languedoc
Vintage
2014
Content (ml)
750.00ml
Alcohol by volume
15.00%vol
Intl grape variety
Merlot, Syrah Shiraz, Grenache Garnacha, Carignan, Caladoc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc