tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473859950804429810.post8173981629852809558..comments2023-12-04T19:22:01.791+00:00Comments on Rosemary George MW, Wine Writer in London and the South of France.: An update on GĂ©rard BertrandUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473859950804429810.post-33030981643816004292016-03-22T17:27:45.636+00:002016-03-22T17:27:45.636+00:00I fear production of La Traversee is rather small,...I fear production of La Traversee is rather small, but definitely worth seeking out if you are in the area, and indeed I highly recommend a cellar visit. Rosemary George MWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06776744262502705697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473859950804429810.post-27695780116729542432016-03-22T16:07:39.626+00:002016-03-22T16:07:39.626+00:00You described my feelings precisely as to the Bert...You described my feelings precisely as to the Bertrand wines I tasted. The distributor's rep, who I know and who was at the tasting, said to me: "These wines are not really for you." As to Gavin's wines, maybe I'll find them on a trip to France. I doubt if I'll see them here.Bob Rossihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08349830722788278723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473859950804429810.post-53206787464698724842016-03-22T16:02:45.897+00:002016-03-22T16:02:45.897+00:00You are so right. Gavin made great wines at Sauva...You are so right. Gavin made great wines at Sauvageonne, and these days his la Traversee Cinsaut is absolutely delicious. I think as a big player, Gerard aims for consistency of style, and does not necessarily want anything too way out. So the flavours are reliable, but can lack excitement. Rosemary George MWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06776744262502705697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473859950804429810.post-24819926278293755472016-03-22T12:30:27.777+00:002016-03-22T12:30:27.777+00:00A couple of years ago I went to a tasting of sever...A couple of years ago I went to a tasting of several of Bertrand's wines, and I was not impressed by any of them. Maybe the wines he sends to the US are geared to the American palate, which is not my taste. I'd be curious to try his Sauvageonne wines, as the winery was one of my favorites under a prior owner and winemaker (Gavin Cristfield I believe).Bob Rossihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08349830722788278723noreply@blogger.com