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Rose wine is trendy, visit the source, southern France...we're talkintravel.
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It's on twitter, talk shows and in newspapers...it's official, rose wine is the new chardonnay. Languedoc-Roussillon France is the spot that made this pretty pink wine famous...which by the way is nothing like that awful "white zinfindel" we all drank in the 80's! It's dry and refreshing, the perfect thing for Bastille day! Here's one winery in southern France receiving rave reviews for its rose, which by the way is a great bargain in these recessionary times.
Gerard Bertrand has combined the best of California and France (www.franceguide.com) in his winery. The tasting room is similar to one you’d see in the Napa Valley but without the crowds or the fee. Our genial pourer had plenty to time to tell us stories. Did you know that sparkling wine was really discovered in a monastery in the Languedoc region (www.sunfrance.com) around 1500? It’s called Blanquette and you can still purchase it today if Madonna doesn’t beat you to it.
The Chateau de l’Hospitalet was formerly a hospital for lepers but today the owners soothe ills with wine and music. Each summer they host jazz festivals that attract about 1,000 visitors. Smart travelers book a room in the winerie's hotel, which look the rose gardens and estates. A restaurant is on site along with a pool and local artists workshops. Although Gerard Bertrand has been written up in the Wine Spectator it hasn’t gone to his head. Every room includes a free bottle of his wine and his staff are down to earth. The Chateau is known for really good wines at a really good price.
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