Gerard Bertrand La Forge 2021

Gerard Bertrand La Forge 202195 100 James Suckling, JamesSuckling. com A fruity and elegant nose with loads of cherries, cassis, fresh plums, some stones and black pepper. Its textured and layered. Full body with fine tannins. It has a creamy texture with spices and herbs intermingling at the center. Vitality and energy throughout with a long developing finish. Carignan, syrah and grenache noir. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. A tribute to Grard

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James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

A fruity and elegant nose with loads of cherries, cassis, fresh plums, some stones and black pepper. It’s textured and layered. Full body with fine tannins. It has a creamy texture with spices and herbs intermingling at the center. Vitality and energy throughout with a long developing finish. Carignan, syrah and grenache noir. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification.

• A tribute to Gérard Bertrand's father, who loved this plot of old Carignan vines, some of which are over 100 years old.
  
• The name "Forge" comes from the land registry, where all the elements needed for forging are found: wood for the fire and water to cool the metal.
• Full-bodied, the palate reveals powerful, elegant aromas reminiscent of "jammy" red fruit. This is a great wine with excellent ageing potential (20 years).