Gérard Bertrand

La Forge Boutenac Corbières Carignane

9.157 ratings
9.111 pro ratings
Corbières, Languedoc, Languedoc Roussillon, France
Carignane
Top Notes For
Lyn Farmer

Very dense, deep Ruby color. Blend of syrah from 20 year old vines and 80 year old carignan. Blackberry, plum, black cherry, leather, violet, dried roses petal, clove, vanilla and toast. Remarkably silky, rich tannins and very long finish. It feels more elegant than the 15.5%abv leads you to expect. Exceptional with rich stews and grilled meats.

Very dense, deep Ruby color. Blend of syrah from 20 year old vines and 80 year old carignan. Blackberry, plum, black cherry, leather, violet, dried roses petal, clove, vanilla and toast. Remarkably silky, rich tannins and very long finish. It feels more elegant than the 15.5%abv leads you to expect. Exceptional with rich stews and grilled meats.

Jan 27th, 2023
Matt Sterr

Velvety mouthfeel, dry with a pruny note. Carmelized red fruits. Wonderful finish.

Velvety mouthfeel, dry with a pruny note. Carmelized red fruits. Wonderful finish.

Nov 13th, 2019
Sander Schaap

91+

1 person found it helpfulOct 21st, 2019
Joseph Gannon

Heavy to the point of being a monster, seems like it needs years more in the bottle.

Heavy to the point of being a monster, seems like it needs years more in the bottle.

1 person found it helpfulMay 20th, 2017
Antonio Capurso

Nose: Quite subtle but still nice flavours of garrigue and red red fruit

Palate: very silky tannins, very subtle, red fruit and rosemary. Good acidity and very easy to drink. Potentially ageing possibilities.

(1st September 2016 – Chateau l'Hospitalet – Wine tasting)

Nose: Quite subtle but still nice flavours of garrigue and red red fruit

Palate: very silky tannins, very subtle, red fruit and rosemary. Good acidity and very easy to drink. Potentially ageing possibilities.

(1st September 2016 – Chateau l'Hospitalet – Wine tasting)

1 person found it helpfulSep 10th, 2016
Mayo Hiramura

土産用

土産用

1 person found it helpfulApr 7th, 2016
J Gwen Berry

Wine Writer Palm Beach Post

8.5

Special gem hidden in a sea of so-so at the #sobewff Grand Tasting Village in February.

Special gem hidden in a sea of so-so at the #sobewff Grand Tasting Village in February.

1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2013
Sarah Baart

What a beauty! Needs air!!!! It makes all the difference when you’ve let it breathe a little.
Very round and rich yet also smooth and balanced and delicious!

What a beauty! Needs air!!!! It makes all the difference when you’ve let it breathe a little.
Very round and rich yet also smooth and balanced and delicious!

Jan 1st, 2021
Marcus Törnell

Tyvärr lagrat lite för länge. Åt Amaraone-hållet.

Tyvärr lagrat lite för länge. Åt Amaraone-hållet.

Dec 21st, 2019
Paul Henderson

Cassis, licorice, herbal. Needed 24 hours to come to life, luckily it was opened with a few other bottles and lasted

Cassis, licorice, herbal. Needed 24 hours to come to life, luckily it was opened with a few other bottles and lasted

Dec 2nd, 2019