Gérard Bertrand Domaine de l'Aigle Pinot Noir (2023)

Perched near the village of Roquetaillade in the foothills of the Pyrenees, Domaine de l’Aigle is one of the highest‑elevation vineyards in the Upper Aude Valley—and one of the most distinctive estates in the Languedoc. Owned by Gérard Bertrand, the region’s leading ambassador for Southern French terroir, the 47‑hectare property sits between 250 and 500 meters in altitude, giving its Pinot Noir a climate strikingly similar to Burgundy: oceanic influence, steady rainfall, and dramatic day‑night temperature swings.

The estate is farmed sustainably under the Terra Vitis certification, ensuring full traceability and independently verified environmental practices. These cooler mountain conditions, combined with Bertrand’s commitment to precision and ecological stewardship, allow Domaine de l’Aigle to produce Pinot Noir with remarkable freshness, purity, and finesse—an elegant outlier in the sun‑drenched Languedoc.

Ruby red color with light copper highlights. The nose is dominated by very intense aromas of small berries such as raspberry and redcurrant, and toasted notes. Tender, fruity and finely spicy on the palate. Fine and silky tannins, exceptional structure. Long and fruity finish. An ideal match for grilled red meat, roasted poultry, fish in sauce or grilled, and fine cheeses.