Gérard Bertrand wines noted in the Bettane and Desseauve guide

The awards and comments given to Gérard Bertrand wines by Bettane + Desseauve in their 2021 guide.

L'Aigle Royal Chardonnay, AOP Limoux, 2019 , 92/100: Vanilla notes, intense wine, good length with lots of sap. A Languedoc Chardonnay in an assumed Burgundian style.

The Golden Eagle Chardonnay, AOP Limoux, 2020, 91/100: Quite deep, beautiful appearance of a well-raised Chardonnay - We like its depth and appearance. Intelligent aging gives it a certain character and style.

L'Aigle Royal Pinot Noir, IGP Haute Vallée de l'Aude, 2018, 92/100: Powerful, dense, great length. A great wine in an academic register.

The Royal Eagle Pinot Noir, IGP Haute Vallée de l'Aude, 2019, 96/100: Lots of character and depth, class and length in the mouth, splendid in its intensity and strength.

Clos du Temple, AOP Languedoc-Cabrières , 2019, 97/100: Length, smoothness and generosity, velvety mouth, energy, tension, fresh finish, lots of aromatic persistence.

Kosmos 888, AOP Languedoc, 2019, 90/100: Full-bodied and fleshy, we like its fat, ripe fruit and spicy notes. Generous wine.

La Forge, AOP Corbières-Boutenac, 2018 , 96/100: Impressive in its aromatic personality and length while retaining a lot of suppleness in its tannins. What style.

Le Viala, AOP Minervois-La Livinière, 2018, 92/100: Powerful and generous Syrah, which commands admiration for its natural smoothness. Beautiful wine.

Le Viala, AOP Minervois-La Livinière, 2019 , 92/100: Generous, ample and powerful Syrah on the palate. Its natural sweetness gives it a tender and comfortable character.

Château l'Hospitalet Grand Vin Rouge, AOP La Clape, 2019 , 94/100: Harmonious, deep and sappy wine, with aromatic notes of bramble and an intense mineral expression.

Château l'Hospitalet Grand Vin Blanc, AOP La Clape, 2019 , 96/100: Quite mineral, apricot nose with finesse and length.

Clos D'Ora, AOP Minervois-La Livinière, 2018 , 98/100: The greatest clos-d'ora ever produced, with length and great racy character. The wine reaches the top in its category.

L'Hospitalitas, AOP La Clape, 2018, 96/100: Length, enormous intensity, superlative character and race, everything is great in this wine.

Villa Soleilla, Vin de France, 2020 , 94/100: Golden, vibrant color, notes of stone fruits, smooth attack without heaviness, sap and energy, great depth.

La Forge, AOP Corbières-Boutenac, 2019 , 96/100: Still as full-bodied and slender, we find the pronounced mineral character that makes this vintage so charming.

L'Hospitalitas, AOP La Clape, 2019 , 97/100 : Intense and complex aroma, its great depth and breadth in the mouth give it a lot of potential. Magnificent wine with considerable energy.