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Red wine: the unconditional choice of oenophiles
The remarkable diversity of red wines in France
France, the country of good wine and gastronomy, naturally offers a huge choice of red wines , whether in supermarkets or at a wine merchant, from table wine to prestige wines, including great vintages , etc. It is no coincidence that red wine is the traditional wine, the most popular and most appreciated by oenophiles.
France's geographical and cultural diversity is reflected in its wines. Thus, each wine region and each terroir develops its own characteristics, whether in relation to its structure, its acidity content or its tannins.
These different types of red wines offer unique flavors: the sweetness of Malbec from Malepère, the finesse and elegance of a Pinot Noir from the Haute Vallée de l'Aude, the roundness and generosity of a Languedoc wine like a Pic Saint Loup, a Minervois or a Saint-Chinian, the power and darkness of the color of a Minervois La Livinière, ...
Gérard Bertrand, winemaker and entrepreneur specializing in wines from the South of France, and more specifically Languedoc-Roussillon wines, has developed over time real know-how in the design of quality organic red wine , produced from environmentally friendly crops.
Find all our best red wines and the Gérard Bertrand wine collections .
What to accompany a red wine with?
Red wine, due to its great variety and wide range, can be enjoyed alone as an aperitif or during a meal.
If, historically, and in popular belief, red wine is made to accompany mainly red meats (beef, mutton, duck, game, etc.) and cheese (roquefort, comté, goat cheese, etc.) which is quite true even if very reductive as the possibilities of accompaniment are numerous. The different grape varieties, terroirs and serving temperatures make it possible to associate the best red wines with almost all dishes.
Do you still think that red wine and fish don't go well together? Try a very low-tannin red wine like this bottle of Pinot Noir from Domaine de l'Aigle , and pair it with red mullet, you'll be surprised!
With a slightly stronger fish, such as a slice of tuna, you can try a slightly more robust wine, such as a Minervois. Also very popular to start a meal, a tannic red wine will go perfectly as a starter with a mixed salad seasoned with a vinaigrette sauce for example.
As you will have understood, all associations are possible with red wine. All you have to do is choose the right vintage and appreciate the pleasure offered by tasting a good bottle of wine.
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