The practice of biodynamics is a strategic priority of the Gérard Bertrand Group : all of the Estates are cultivated according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture .
Gérard Bertrand's commitment as a winemaker
Excellence
Excellence shared with a quality team, dedicated to this quest and to the achievement of high objectives.
Produce Great wines require patience, maturity , lots of rigor but also the sharing the same vision with his team. It also takes a good dose of intuition to reveal the soul of the terroir . Mastering the different stages, from the harvest at the bottling through the winemaking and aging : do not be afraid of the “thousand and one details” that lead to Excellence.
Innovation
Being a trendsetter
A key word for the group Gérard Bertrand , who initiates trends through unique, gourmet wines and bottles with a sought-after design. The production includes quality wines , organic wines and/or wines without sulfites , or even from biodynamic agriculture , for all types of consumers as illustrated by the ranges Otherwise , Nature , Prima Nature . Innovation also comes through bottles with an innovative design, of great beauty, like that of the range Coast of Roses or even Art of Living with its ceramic bottles ideal for decoration.
Being a trendsetter is part of the Gérard Bertrand brand's DNA in order to offer wines and brands capable of meeting the different expectations of consumers around the world.
Naturalness
A strong commitment to biodiversity
"Preserving the environment sustainably, restoring harmony and balance to ecosystems, promoting the precision of winegrowers' gestures, reaching out to future generations - these are the challenges of today and these will be the obligations of tomorrow." likes to remind Gerard Bertrand.
The group is now continuing its commitment to a sustainable development policy, reaching an important milestone by carrying out a carbon footprint assessment. This proactive policy responds to growing consumer expectations and the global need to reduce the harmful effects of greenhouse gases on the climate. Furthermore, Gerard Bertrand participate with the photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand , creator of the Good Planet Foundation , to the agroforestry project “ Goal 10,000 trees » in Languedoc-Roussillon .
Friendliness
Revealing the Art of Living and the heritage of the region also involves emotion.
The emotion of a drink shared between friends, of communion to the rhythm of music or of the discovery of local products. Château l'Hospitalet Wine Resort Beach & Spa , the group's headquarters and an exceptional location, is entirely dedicated to the Mediterranean Art of Living: a setting for parties, dinners and friendly meetings for Wine lovers .
As a true symbol, the Jazz Festival has hosted since more than 20 years greatest French and international artists to light up the starry nights of L' Hospitalet and participate in the growth of local culture and tourism.
Jazz is to music what terroir is to wine
During 5 days of celebration , the courtyard of the estate offers a unique and intimate setting for concerts welcoming nearly 1,500 spectators per evening.
Every Friday , throughout the year, Jazz groups take turns performing dinner concerts with food and wine pairings & Jazz . Since its creation, the artists have been selected by Gérard Bertrand in collaboration with Dominique Rieux (Big Band Brass).
In September, the Harvest weekend or even the Pruning and Truffle Festival in December are two unmissable events to share moments of great conviviality around wine.
Conviviality is also the exceptional experience of a 5* Wine Resort Hotel, a rotisserie, a beach establishment and a gourmet restaurant in the heart of a working wine estate...a journey of discovery of the wonders of the region.