Minervois La Livinière Le Viala Gérard Bertrand 2012
Minervois La Livinière AOC
14.5%
0.75L
Intensity
What makes this wine special?
This wine, from an exceptional terroir, reveals itself in a register of breathtaking complexity.
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Minervois La Livinière Le Viala Gérard Bertrand 2012
The wine
Viala was first produced in 1997 in the well-known terroir of La Lavinière. The Grenache, Carignan and Syrah grapes which compose this wine are the beneficiaries of an exceptional, sunny terroir surrounded by scrubland. The resulting wine reveals itself with real depth in an expressive register. Connoisseurs will also detect notes of thyme, laurel and peppermint in their glass. Full bodied and powerful, it has a long finish with licorice notes.
Who has not heard of Languedocien icon, Gérard Bertrand? Landowner and experienced négociant, Bertrand is an ex-rugby player who shifted his might to the wine world. Having left his sporting career behind he decided to take over the family domain in Corbières. His reputation has grown over time, enabling him to acquire vines in many other French and foreign appellations.
Detailed characteristics
- Quantity:
- 1 bottle
- Level:
- 1 Normal
- Observation:
- 1 Marked label
- Origin:
- private individual
- Type of cellar:
- underground, natural cellar
- Recoverable VAT:
- no
- Wooden case:
- no
- Local excise duty seal:
- yes
- Alcohol percentage:
- 14.5 %
- Region:
- Languedoc
- Appellation:
- Minervois La Livinière
- Owner:
- Gérard Bertrand
- Vintage:
- 2012
- Colour:
- red
- Service temperature:
- 16°
- Viticulture:
- biodynamic More information....
- Intensity:
- classic
- Leading aroma:
- black fruit
- Tasting occasion:
- food-friendly wine
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