Gérard Bertrand An 940 Merlot 2024 14% Vol. 0,75l

This Merlot from the Languedoc in southern France comes from the Gérard Bertrand winery, a name associated with quality wines from the region. The 2024 vintage has 14% alcohol by volume and is presented in a 0.75-litre bottle, bringing together the typical traits of the Merlot grape and the winemaking heritage of the south of France.

The name An 940 is a nod to the earliest written records of the Langue d'oc, dating from around the year 940 and found in works such as the literary piece La Passion de Clermont. That linguistic tradition gave rise to Occitan, which became culturally important across Europe, notably through the medieval troubadours.

The grapes are harvested by hand and destemmed, then fermented at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. A traditional maceration of 70 to 75 days includes targeted pumping-over to manage the extraction of polyphenols and the characteristic components of the grape skins. After malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine matures in tank for several months before bottling.

The result is a versatile red that pairs French tradition with precise, modern techniques.