Gerard Bertrand Sphere Chardonnay
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Wilfred
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Sphere Chardonnay offers an aromatic nose of white flowers that complements citrus notes. Very fine bubbles are revealed while tasting, bringing a pleasant freshness to the palate, balanced, all in finesse, with notes of white flesh fruit and citrus.
Serve this wine alongside tapas and dishes from the South of France, such as escalivada and grilled fishes. It is also ideally served with sushi.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The Gérard Bertrand Sphère Chardonnay is clean and pleasant. TASTING NOTES: This wine shows excellent freshness and persistence of fruit. Enjoy it as an aperitif on the deck. (Tasted: July 22, 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.
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