Gérard Bertrand
Orange Gold White Blend
Languedoc Roussillon, France
Gérard Bertrand – Orange Gold – 2023
Vin de France – France 🇫🇷
Overview
A thoughtfully crafted orange wine made from a blend of 40% Chardonnay, 30% Grenache Blanc, 15% Viognier, 10% Muscat, and 5% Gewürztraminer. This is a cerebral, texture-driven expression that leans into aromatic intensity and phenolic structure rather than immediate approachability.
Aromas & Flavors
Honeysuckle, ripe peach, and orange peel lead the profile, followed by roasted almonds and subtle spice. A gentle grapefruit-like bitterness adds lift, while floral and exotic notes from Muscat and Gewürztraminer bring complexity.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with a distinctive textured grip. Light tannic astringency from skin contact gives structure, balanced by fresh acidity. The interplay between softness and phenolic tension keeps the palate engaged throughout.
Food Pairings
Glass noodles with vegetables and shrimp, Mediterranean dishes, roasted poultry, spiced cuisine, or dishes with umami depth. A strong performer at the table.
Verdict
A fascinating and layered orange wine that rewards attention. This wine can be an acquired taste when enjoyed on its own, but truly shines when paired with food. A true “thinking wine.”
Did You Know?
Orange wines are made by fermenting white grapes with their skins, similar to red wine production, extracting tannins, color, and structure rarely found in traditional white wines.
🍷 Personal Pick
A wine that keeps your brain really busy, in the best way. Pair it with food and it absolutely shines.
Gérard Bertrand – Orange Gold – 2023
Vin de France – France 🇫🇷
Overview
A thoughtfully crafted orange wine made from a blend of 40% Chardonnay, 30% Grenache Blanc, 15% Viognier, 10% Muscat, and 5% Gewürztraminer. This is a cerebral, texture-driven expression that leans into aromatic intensity and phenolic structure rather than immediate approachability.
Aromas & Flavors
Honeysuckle, ripe peach, and orange peel lead the profile, followed by roasted almonds and subtle spice. A gentle grapefruit-like bitterness adds lift, while floral and exotic notes from Muscat and Gewürztraminer bring complexity.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with a distinctive textured grip. Light tannic astringency from skin contact gives structure, balanced by fresh acidity. The interplay between softness and phenolic tension keeps the palate engaged throughout.
Food Pairings
Glass noodles with vegetables and shrimp, Mediterranean dishes, roasted poultry, spiced cuisine, or dishes with umami depth. A strong performer at the table.
Verdict
A fascinating and layered orange wine that rewards attention. This wine can be an acquired taste when enjoyed on its own, but truly shines when paired with food. A true “thinking wine.”
Did You Know?
Orange wines are made by fermenting white grapes with their skins, similar to red wine production, extracting tannins, color, and structure rarely found in traditional white wines.
🍷 Personal Pick
A wine that keeps your brain really busy, in the best way. Pair it with food and it absolutely shines.
Gérard Bertrand – Orange Gold
Grenache Blanc / Chardonnay / Viognier / Muscat / Gewürztraminer 2023
IGP Pays d’Oc – Languedoc-Roussillon, France 🇫🇷
Overview
A modern French take on orange wine, blending 40% Chardonnay, 30% Grenache Blanc, 15% Viognier, 10% Muscat, and 5% Gewürztraminer. Crafted from organic grapes, this is a skin-contact white that leans more on finesse and aromatic precision than the typical oxidative, apricot-heavy profile.
Aromas & Flavors
Almond skin, citrus peel, orange blossom, white tea, and delicate florals. Subtle spice and aromatic lift from Muscat and Gewürztraminer, with a fresh citrus-driven core rather than dried fruit dominance.
Mouthfeel
Light-to-medium body with a gently textured grip from skin contact. Bright, lively acidity keeps it lifted and clean, with a refined, slightly phenolic edge and a crisp, elegant finish.
Food Pairings
Grilled seafood, Mediterranean dishes, roasted vegetables, spiced couscous, sushi, or soft cheeses. Also shines with aromatic cuisines (Thai, Moroccan, Middle Eastern).
Verdict
A beautifully balanced and approachable introduction to orange wines with a French touch. Less about power, more about nuance and versatility, an exploratory bottle that rewards curiosity.
Did You Know?
Orange wines are not made from oranges, rather, they are white wines fermented with their grape skins, a technique dating back thousands of years to Georgia, giving them structure, color, and complexity.
🍷 Personal Pick
A gateway orange wine that shifts perspective, less about bold fruit, more about aromatics, texture, and elegance. A learning moment in a glass.
Gérard Bertrand – Orange Gold
Grenache Blanc / Chardonnay / Viognier / Muscat / Gewürztraminer 2023
IGP Pays d’Oc – Languedoc-Roussillon, France 🇫🇷
Overview
A modern French take on orange wine, blending 40% Chardonnay, 30% Grenache Blanc, 15% Viognier, 10% Muscat, and 5% Gewürztraminer. Crafted from organic grapes, this is a skin-contact white that leans more on finesse and aromatic precision than the typical oxidative, apricot-heavy profile.
Aromas & Flavors
Almond skin, citrus peel, orange blossom, white tea, and delicate florals. Subtle spice and aromatic lift from Muscat and Gewürztraminer, with a fresh citrus-driven core rather than dried fruit dominance.
Mouthfeel
Light-to-medium body with a gently textured grip from skin contact. Bright, lively acidity keeps it lifted and clean, with a refined, slightly phenolic edge and a crisp, elegant finish.
Food Pairings
Grilled seafood, Mediterranean dishes, roasted vegetables, spiced couscous, sushi, or soft cheeses. Also shines with aromatic cuisines (Thai, Moroccan, Middle Eastern).
Verdict
A beautifully balanced and approachable introduction to orange wines with a French touch. Less about power, more about nuance and versatility, an exploratory bottle that rewards curiosity.
Did You Know?
Orange wines are not made from oranges, rather, they are white wines fermented with their grape skins, a technique dating back thousands of years to Georgia, giving them structure, color, and complexity.
🍷 Personal Pick
A gateway orange wine that shifts perspective, less about bold fruit, more about aromatics, texture, and elegance. A learning moment in a glass.
Light and floral with a nice sherry-like finish. Great with Thai food or anything gingery
Light and floral with a nice sherry-like finish. Great with Thai food or anything gingery
Nov 1st, 2025