Château Des Bertrands

“We are in the crystalline zone of the Plaine des Maures, with parts of the property below sea level and plenty of altered sandstone in the soil. This creates sandy earth with great filtering capacities”, explains Winery Manager Alexis Cornu.

“That’s the secret behind the delicacy of our wines, and also their light mouthfeel, bearing in mind that the mineral salts are what provides the flavour, or the minerality. The DGC respects our topography and our differences, with the major challenges of promoting our terroir rosés and our vineyards’ styles and varieties. Because of all that, we absolutely support the Notre-Dame des Anges designation.”

For the time being, Rascas is the only wine chosen by Alexis Cornu for the Notre-Dame des Anges DGC. “We are targeting fine restaurants, and this wine, which emphasizes the pairing of terroir with varietals, is perfect for that kind of placement, and for the spirit of Notre-Dame des Anges, too. We primarily use Cinsault, blended with Grenache, plus a splash of Rolle to accentuate its paleness. The large proportion of Cinsault adds an extra layer to its initial finesse. Its main characteristics are its focus on fruit like peaches and pears, a touch of spice, delicate bitters and charming persistence.”