Freddy R. Troya

9.0

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. — an hour ago

John Jaye

9.2

Super drink. Soft tannins, lots of fruit and a great aroma — a year ago

Russ W

9.3

Great wines whisper, at 2g dosage this has pristine minerality, brioche, chalk and a wisp of smoke. Plus a generous nose of passion fruit. — 3 years ago

with Krystal

Jason Phillips

8.9

Decent nose. Ruby color. Smooth on the palate but not bold. Lots of resources fruit. Merlot 37%, Syrah 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 12%, Caladoc 11%, Grenache Noir 4%, Mourvedre 3%, and Carignan 3%. — 2 months ago

James O’Donohoe

9.0

Juicy and refreshing, chill it, gives watermelon and red cherry notes. It’s delicious — 3 months ago

Phil Kessling

9.0

Yann Bertrand is finally available in MI. Was only able to buy one bottle. So good. red berries and spice — 9 months ago

Alexa La

9.6

Riiichtig gut 9 — 4 years ago

Herbert De Nova

8.9

This is not going well… — 2 months ago

Ryan

8.9

Delicious. Sweet. Lovely bottle. Great color — 3 months ago

Ted

9.3

I will definitely get more of this one. Superb at a young age. Nice fruit and acidity. — 3 years ago

with Jeni