Gerard Bertrand Change Sauvignon Blanc 2020
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Wilfred
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The robe is brilliant, straw-yellow with luminous reflections. On the nose, the wine has fine aromas of citrus fruit, particularly lemon and grapefruit, and yellow fruits. The palate is fine, pure and balanced.
This wine pairs well alongside d'Oc shellfish, raw fish à la tahitienne or with asparagus tips "al dente". Also excellent as an aperitif.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2020 Gérard Bertrand Change Sauvignon Blanc is an attractive, crisp-drinking white wine. TASTING NOTES: This wine sports aromas and flavors of lime zest and dried herbs. Enjoy it with lemon-accented ceviche. (Tasted: June 6, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
Gerard Bertrand was born and raised in the South of France. Making wine with his father, Georges, since the age of 10, Gerard Bertrand offers the full range and diversity of wines from the region – red, white, rose, varietal, appellation, estate, still, sparkling, and dessert.
Every wine evokes the image and emotions from the South of France; "Art de Vivre" – the "art of life." Committed to producing quality wines of great value, Gerard is hands on in every facet which bears his name… and has been fortunate to receive great accolades from World Wide press reinforcing his dedication.
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
A catchall term for the area surrounding the Languedoc and Roussillon, Pays d’Oc is the most important IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) in France, producing 85% of this country’s wine under the IGP designation. (IGP indicates wine of good quality, not otherwise elevated to the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) status.)
The near perfect Mediterranean climate combined with dry, cool winds from the north, optimal soils, altitudes and exposures make Pays d’Oc an ideal wine growing region. Single varietal wines and blends are possible here and while many types of grapes do well in Pays d’Oc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Grenache and Cinsault are among the most common.