Our story

OUR HISTORY

A story of passion and transmission

From our sunny lands in the South of France, we cultivate excellence, sustainable commitment and a passion for wine, to transmit the Art de Vivre in every bottle

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17 areas

in biodynamics, making Gérard Bertrand the world leader in biodynamic viticulture.

4 Generations

of winegrowers, heirs to a know-how passed down from Paule to Emma and Mathias Bertrand.

+ 930 Hectares

of biodynamic vineyards, reflecting a commitment to sustainable viticulture.

1975

First harvest

Gérard Bertrand carried out his first grape harvest at Château de Villemajou, in the heart of the Corbières region, discovering his passion for wine. He began an apprenticeship with his father, Georges Bertrand.

2002

Beginning of biodynamics

The conversion of the estates to biodynamic agriculture began in 2002
on the Domaine de Cigalus. Beyond the peasant approach, Gérard Bertrand has
the certainty that nature and all its biodiversity deserve to be cultivated with
attention and caution. From a simple experiment on 5 hectares of vines,
Gérard Bertrand noticed the benefits of biodynamics on the ecosystem and decided
therefore to convert the entire Cigalus vineyard to this cultivation method
the following year.

2015

Wine under the stars

In 2015, Editions de la Martinière published a work
autobiographical "Wine under the Stars" in which
Gérard Bertrand explains the foundations of his convictions
concerning the practice of biodynamic agriculture.

2024

100 years of biodynamics

The year 2024 celebrates the centenary of the biodynamic movement worldwide.
Today Gérard Bertrand is proud to announce that his commitment and that of
its teams result in 930 hectares of vineyards cultivated using biodynamic methods
including 830 already Demeter certified. At the group level, 2024 also marks
the complete accomplishment of the transition to biodynamics. By partnering with the
celebrating this anniversary, Gérard Bertrand underlines the importance of this
agricultural approach in preserving the land for future generations.

From Earth to Glass

The Gérard Bertrand spirit in action

A Visionary of Wine and Biodynamics

Who is Gérard Bertrand?

A committed winemaker and ambassador for the great terroirs of the South of France, Gérard Bertrand embodies excellence and innovation in the world of wine. Heir to a line of winemakers, he harvested his first grapes at Château de Villemajou and forged a unique vision, combining respect for tradition with a quest for modernity.

A former rugby player, he brings to his estates the values of performance and self-improvement he learned on the pitch. A pioneer of biodynamics, he has established himself as a leader in sustainable wine, highlighting exceptional terroirs through viticulture that respects nature and the cycles of life. Now at the helm of several iconic estates, he works to promote the Mediterranean art of living and the uniqueness of Languedoc wines internationally.

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