Château de Berne Terres de Berne Rouge 2021
A supple and rounded red blend, with an expressive bouquet of rich, black fruit complemented by spicy notes and a touch of mint.
The estate vineyards are protected by 360 hectares of forest. The Château de Berne vineyards are grown in two distinct entities in terms of geology and altitude. 80% of the vines are planted at the Triassic Plateau, at an average altitude of 300 metres on limestone soils. The cool nights at this elevation, combined with the limestone-rich soil, play a vital role in giving a smooth finish and structure to the wines produced in this region. The diurnal temperature difference of the Haut-Var allows the grapes to mature slowly, imparting greater freshness and aromatic finesse. On the plateau, limestone dominates and ensures good drainage of rainfall, enabling the vines to draw water from deep underground. This in turn imparts the renowned mineral character, which translates into great subtlety, salinity and tension on the palate. The remaining 20% of vines are located around the Château, where they are planted on light, sandy soils, which impart richness to the wines. The vines are sustainably cultivated.
An initial cold maceration took place followed by fermentation at 18 to 28°C with frequent gentle pump-overs. A prolonged fermentation over five weeks encouraged structure to be imparted from the Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine was matured on the fine lees for 10 to 12 months in vats and partially in barrels.
Château de Berne has a long winemaking heritage, with traces of vine-growing dating back to Roman times. Today, the estate extends over almost 510 hectares of unspoilt countryside, of which, 150 hectares are dedicated to the vine. The vineyards are located in the Haut-Pays region, known as the ‘Provence of the Interior’, where the terroir consists of chalky limestone hills and valleys. Château de Berne is committed to protecting the natural environment, as well as the people who work there, and holds the High Environmental Value Level 3 sustainability certification. Since February 2021, the estate vines have also been certified as organically grown. Oenologist Alexis Cornu crafts wines with respect for nature and mankind, while fully expressing the Mediterranean terroir. The elegant wines offer aromatic complexity, remarkable finesse and are full of character. The square bottle is the emblem of Château de Berne, referring to the two-18th century square towers at the entrance of the estate.
- ABV: 12.5%
- Grapes: Syrah 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40%
- Country: France
- Region: Provence
- Subregion: Côtes de Provence
- Body: C
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Vegan: No
- Milk: No
- Eggs: No
- Organic: Yes
- Biodynamic: No
- Closure: Twin Top
- Winemaker: Alexis Cornu
Château de Berne has a long winemaking heritage, with traces of vine-growing dating back to Roman times. Today, the estate extends over almost 510 hectares of unspoilt countryside, of which, 150 hectares are dedicated to the vine. The vineyards are located in the Haut-Pays region, known as the ‘Provence of the Interior’, where the terroir consists of chalky limestone hills and valleys. Château de Berne is committed to protecting the natural environment, as well as the people who work there, and holds the High Environmental Value Level 3 sustainability certification. Since February 2021, the estate vines have also been certified as organically grown. Oenologist Alexis Cornu crafts wines with respect for nature and mankind, while fully expressing the Mediterranean terroir. The elegant wines offer aromatic complexity, remarkable finesse and are full of character. The square bottle is the emblem of Château de Berne, referring to the two 18th century square towers at the entrance of the estate. Recently, Château de Berne featured in the Top 100 of The World’s Best Vineyard Awards 2025.
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