Gérard Bertrand
Cigalus Rouge
Aude Hauterive, Languedoc-Roussillon
2021
Vintage
Varietal
Red blend
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2024-2027), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2027, with a drinking horizon to 2030.
The ‘21 Cigalus Rouge.
Gérard Bertrand Cigalus Rouge 2021 is a red blend from Aude Hauterive, Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Gérard Bertrand Cigalus Rouge 2021 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2021 vintage
Gérard Bertrand's 2021 Cigalus Rouge is a red blend from Aude Hauterive, Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
About Gérard Bertrand
Gérard Bertrand's Cigalus Rouge is a red blend from Aude Hauterive, Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
From the cellar: pair with
Roasted lamb shoulder
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Chicken with mushroom cream sauce
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged sheep's milk cheese
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Gérard Bertrand Cigalus Rouge 2021?
Gérard Bertrand Cigalus Rouge 2021 is a red blend from Aude Hauterive, Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
What does Gérard Bertrand Cigalus Rouge 2021 taste like?
Gérard Bertrand Cigalus Rouge 2021 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Gérard Bertrand Cigalus Rouge 2021 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2022-2030. Within that arc, the peak window is 2024-2027. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Gérard Bertrand Cigalus Rouge 2021?
Pair this wine with Roasted lamb shoulder; Chicken with mushroom cream sauce; or Aged sheep's milk cheese.