South of France Winemaker Gerard Bertrand Launches Code Rouge "Brut Eternel​" in the U.S.

​South of France winemaker Gerard Bertran​d has created a sparkling white wine called Code Rouge "Brut Eternel​," now available across the U.S.  

Code Rouge is a tribute to the world's first sparkling wine, made by the monks of Saint Hilaire Abbey near Limoux. Made with chardonnay, chenin and mauzac, the wine has a floral bouquet with notes of pear, citrus fruits and fresh fruits. It has a very pale, almost crystalline color with fine bubbles. It is fresh and mineral on the palate. 

It can be served as an aperitif, with sushis, or fishes with creamy sauce, goat's cheese and fresh fruit salads with basil. It retails for $28.

Gerard Bertran​d's Perles de Sauvignon Blanc is also available in the U.S. It pays tribute to the South of France, especially around the Mediterranean coast. It is made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc, which is an emblematic grape from the South of France. The glass stopper with a blue color evokes the Mediterranean coast, and the bottle wears a pearl necklace. 

The wine is characterized by its citrus and sometimes menthol aromas, and is nicely rounded on the palate. The aging part of the wine in oak barrels gives structure and length in mouth. It can be served as an aperitif, or with shellfish, grilled fish or fresh goat's cheese. It retails for $17.