Rosé 'Hampton Water' Gerard Bertrand 2023

The Rosé “Hampton Water” is one of the most famous labels of Gérard Bertrand. It perfectly represents the idea of rosés from the south of France that have conquered markets around the world, thanks to their fresh, savory, and Mediterranean profile. It is the result of a balanced blend of the most widespread red grape varieties in the area: Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and Syrah, which, thanks to their perfectly complementary characteristics, give a wine delicate, finely nuanced, and harmonious. A rosé characterized by floral scents, fragrant aromas of small berries and citrus, which materialize on the palate in a clear and essential sip.

“Hampton Water” Rosé by Gérard Bertrand is one of the most famous wines of this talented vigneron from Languedoc. After a career as a rugby player, Gérard Bertrand returned to his land to manage the family estate with his father. After a few years of apprenticeship, towards the end of the 1980s, he took over the management of of the Domaine de Villemajou, and then expanded the family properties with the acquisition of other important estates in the region. The grapes of Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and Syrah are harvested at different times following the optimal ripening periods. The bunches undergo a cryomaceration at 8 °C and are then pressed very gently. The musts are vinified in white with fermentations in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures, in order to preserve aromas and scents. The wine matures in steel tanks, except for a small part that ages in barrique.smooth, with a crunchy fruit and a very fresh and saline finish