COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cinsault, Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Gérard Bertrand
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Gérard Bertrand Pet Nat Papilou 2021 is a rosé sparkling wine from the Vin de France appellation, produced by the Gérard Bertrand winery in Languedoc-Roussillon. The wine is made from a blend of Cinsault and Pinot Noir grapes, cultivated using organic viticulture. Gérard Bertrand, a former rugby player, now leads his family's estate with a strong focus on biodynamic farming and expressing the essence of Southern French wines. The region's climate and terroir are integral to the wine's character. This Pet Nat is produced using the 'Pétillant Naturel' method, where the wine undergoes a natural secondary fermentation in the bottle, creating its effervescence.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gérard Bertrand is the world's largest biodynamic winegrower.
Fact 02
The Pet Nat method involves a secondary fermentation directly in the bottle.
Fact 03
The wine is named 'Papilou', a term of endearment.
Fact 04
The producer is committed to 'L'ART DE VIVRE LES VINS DU SUD'.
FOOD PAIRING
Read more
WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Gérard Bertrand Pet Nat Papilou 2021 is produced using the Pétillant Naturel (Pet Nat) method. Grapes are hand-harvested and pressed, with the juice undergoing primary fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Unfermented grape must is then added to the wine before bottling, initiating a secondary fermentation within the bottle. This process naturally carbonates the wine. The winery adheres to organic viticulture practices.
