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Languedoc-Roussillon

Maison Gérard Bertrand - Château La Sauvageonne

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Exceptional wines of unique character are created here. At an altitude of 300 metres on the terraces of the Larzac, this estate offers a breathtaking view of a landscape influenced by the region's volcanic past. Since Autumn 2012, Château La Sauvageonne has been cultivated using Biodynamic method... Find out more
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Exceptional wines of unique character are created here. At an altitude of 300 metres on the terraces of the Larzac, this estate offers a breathtaking view of a landscape influenced by the region's volcanic past. Since Autumn 2012, Château La Sauvageonne has been cultivated using Biodynamic methods. Château La Sauvageonne is Gérard Bertrand's latest acquisition. Acquired in November 2011, Château La Sauvageonne is located northwest of Montpellier, near the village of Saint-Jean-de-Blaquière at the gateway to the Causse du Larzac. This château is a legendary site. Its exposure, location and exceptional terroir give it a unique character. Unique wines are produced on this fabulous terroir: reds, whites and rosés. Situated at an altitude of 300 m, the landscape is strongly influenced by the region's volcanic past. The red colors are reminiscent of the North American Grand Canyon and give the area a Vulcan look. The rocks below the surface have been metamorphosed by the heat of the hot-spot lava. Traces of volcanism can be seen in several places: Cap d'Agde (the volcano's former crater) and the basaltic organs of Salagou, just a few kilometers from the property. The soil is composed of pebbles from sandstone or shale over the first 30 centimetres, followed by a more clayey horizon. The acidity of the soil influences the profile of the vegetation, which comes from the maquis. The region's subsoil is rich in water, aluminum and bauxite. The ruffes that make up much of the soil on the plots are very rich in minerals. In fact, the name "Blaquières" in Saint-Jean-de-la-Blaquière means "benches" on which olive trees used to grow. The climate is relatively humid, with rainfall from the Larzac plateau regularly affecting the Domaine's plots. This combination of warm temperatures and regular rainfall enables the Grenache grapes to develop perfectly and reach full maturity every year. If Château La Sauvageonne were a color: Red, in reference to its volcanic history. If Château La Sauvageonne were a character: an adventurer, independent, free like Indiana Jones.
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