Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Les Aspres Syrah/Mourvèdre/Grenache 2016, Ap Côtes Du Roussillon
Gsm (Grenache+Syrah+Mourvèdre)
Roussillon, France
$19.95 (413245)
Critic Reviews (5)
This opaque purple red blend is very appealing with a fine delicate nose of blackberry and black cherry fruit with...
Known as the "Prince of Corbières" and a former national rugby star, Gérard Bertrand has made a brand of his name...
This is a fine, dense, rich and chewy blend from the Roussillon, with light tannins, and more of an acid-based...
Always one of Bertrand’s fruitier and deeper dark fruit blends, of syrah, mourvèdre and grenache out of Les Aspres...
This is another solid if pinched Bertrand red. I like his wines overall but always seem to want more generosity and...
Community Reviews (3)
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Blend of 50% Syrah, 40% Mourvèdre, and 10% Grenache. Medium+ intensity nose is spicy, creamy oak, herbal, cherry, and a hint of lavender. It's full-bodied with purple fruit, blackberry, and sweet oak spice notes on the palate. It has balanced acids, grippy tannins, and a long, juicy finish. Approachable now, but better in 1-2 years. Tasted July/2019. Score: 88+ pts
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Not quite as ripe or substantial as some from the region, this Bertrand red scores well on balance and regional authenticity. As David notes, flavours are a tad muted but this is still quite tasty. Finish is a bit clipped but with brisk acidity and soft tannin. Tasted Nov 2019.