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Gérard Bertrand
May 31, 2023

Gérard Bertrand

Hands-on vintner Gérard Bertrand has steadily invested in vineyards and historic châteaus across the Languedoc over the past three decades, building one of the largest independently owned wine empires in France, today encompassing 17 estates and more than 2,000 vineyards. His mission? Create world-class wines that shine a light on his native region. 

Plus, tasting reports on red Burgundy and Chile, a spring menu from California's Bacchus Group restaurants and the new wave of premium Irish whiskey. 

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Cover Stories

His Place in the Sun

His Place in the Sun

In the south of France, native vintner Gérard Bertrand stands tall as a champion of Languedoc wines
May 31, 2023

Tasting Reports

Burgundy Shifts Gears

Burgundy Shifts Gears

The powerful 2020 reds reflect vintners’ adept response to warmer growing seasons
May 31, 2023
Alphabetical Guide to Burgundy Reds

Alphabetical Guide to Burgundy Reds

Get scores for nearly 375 red wines from Burgundy reviewed in Wine Spectator blind tastings over …
May 31, 2023
Chile's Brave New World

Chile's Brave New World

Chilean winemakers seek to captivate a global audience with terroir -driven reds
May 31, 2023
Alphabetical Guide to Chile

Alphabetical Guide to Chile

Get scores for nearly 175 red, white and sparkling wines from Chile reviewed in Wine Spectator …
May 31, 2023
Upward Trajectory

Upward Trajectory

Crisp and aromatic, California Sauvignon Blanc is surging in quality
May 31, 2023
Alphabetical Guide to California Sauvignon Blanc

Alphabetical Guide to California Sauvignon Blanc

Get scores for nearly 150 Sauvignon Blancs from California reviewed in Wine Spectator blind …
May 31, 2023

Features

5 Foods That Beg for Rosé

5 Foods That Beg for Rosé

Some spring faves can be tricky to match. The answer is rosé, a most versatile companion
May 31, 2023
Spring Fling

Spring Fling

California’s Bacchus Group of fine restaurants shares a dinner party menu of farm-fresh flavors
May 31, 2023
Exploring Irish Whiskey

Exploring Irish Whiskey

The Emerald Isle’s best can be sorted into three distillate building blocks—and myriad blends
May 31, 2023

Grapevine

Naples Auction Raises Nearly $26 Million

Naples Auction Raises Nearly $26 Million

The Naples Winter Wine Festival raised record funds for kids and education
May 31, 2023
More Than 1 Million Acres Burn in Chilean Wine Regions

More Than 1 Million Acres Burn in Chilean Wine Regions

Plus, LVMH grows its rosé portfolio, and Charlie Palmer closes Aureole Las Vegas
May 31, 2023
Not So Fast

Not So Fast

Snails aren’t just nutritious, they’re also quite delicious
May 31, 2023
A Fine French Cheese—at the Supermarket!

A Fine French Cheese—at the Supermarket!

Fromager d’Affinois has established itself as a rival to the best of its soft-ripened compatriots
May 31, 2023
Savvy Shopper

Savvy Shopper

South African Cape crusaders, values from the Chilean Andes, and California reds
May 31, 2023

Departments

A Leader for the South of France

A Leader for the South of France

Gérard Bertrand is on a mission to change the reputation of the Languedoc region
May 31, 2023
Chilean Viticulture Links Past to Future

Chilean Viticulture Links Past to Future

Chile’s Viña Carmen, Don Melchor and more embrace creative methods for ensuring modern sustainabili…
May 31, 2023
At Memento Mori, It’s Carpe Diem Time

At Memento Mori, It’s Carpe Diem Time

A dozen years into its life, a boutique Napa Cabernet producer gains a permanent home in Calistoga
May 31, 2023
15th Century Wine Ship Restoration Progresses in Great Britain

15th Century Wine Ship Restoration Progresses in Great Britain

Plus, wine cellar heists keep sommeliers and retailers on edge
Mar 31, 2023

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