LES BERMUDES ROUGE 2022

Overview

Les Bermudes Rouge 2022 is a well-balanced red wine from the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Made from a blend of 35% Grenache, 35% Syrah, and 30% Cinsault, it delivers elegance, freshness, and a true expression of the local terroir. The vines, aged between 15 and 50 years, grow on calcareous-clay soils and are cultivated using organic and biodynamic methods. Limited to 7,500 bottles, this wine reflects careful craftsmanship and attention to every stage of vinification.

Wine History

The Les Bermudes project was conceived to highlight the main grape varieties of Languedoc in a harmonious and terroir-driven blend. Clodéric Prade carefully selected old and young vines for Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault to achieve balance between body, fruit, and aromatic complexity. This cuvée represents the stylistic evolution of Domaine d’Eriane, combining modernity with respect for regional winemaking traditions.

Vineyard Philosophy

The 3-hectare vineyards are planted on calcareous-clay soils, with optimal exposure and controlled density. The viticulture is organic and biodynamic, focusing on soil health, biodiversity, and optimal grape ripening. Harvesting is manual, selecting only the best clusters to ensure healthy, aromatic fruit that fully expresses the characteristics of the three main varietals.

Winemaking and Vinification

Vinification of Les Bermudes Rouge 2022 takes place in stainless steel, with gentle macerations and temperature control to preserve freshness and balance. Aging is in steel and cement tanks, with no aggressive fining or filtration, and minimal SO2 addition. The result is a transparent, harmonious wine, faithful to its terroir, perfectly balancing fruit, structure, and silky tannins.

Tasting Notes

Color: intense ruby red with violet reflections, bright and coherent.
Nose: ripe red fruits, plum and raspberry, with hints of spice and balsamic notes.
Palate: smooth and enveloping, silky tannins, balanced acidity, long and harmonious finish.

Pairing

Perfect with regional cuisine, grilled red meats, stews, aged cheeses, and roasted vegetable dishes. Also excellent with complex Mediterranean recipes, thanks to its balanced blend and elegant structure.

Technical Sheet

• Appellation: Languedoc AOP

• Grapes: 35% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 30% Cinsault

• Alcohol: 13.5% vol

• Vineyard: 3 ha

• Soil/Altitude/Exposure: calcareous-clay

• Average vine age: 15–50 years

• Viticulture: organic, biodynamic

• Harvest: manual

• Vinification: stainless steel

• Aging: steel and cement

• Fining: none

• Filtration: minimal

• SO2 addition: minimal

• Serving temperature: 16–18 °C

• Recommended glass: large red wine glass

• Production: 7,500 bottles

Domaine d’Eriane – Saint-Mamert-du-Gard

History

The Domaine d’Eriane is deeply rooted in the agricultural tradition of the Prade family, who have been tied to the land for more than five generations in Saint-Mamert-du-Gard, in the heart of Languedoc. For nearly three centuries, the family cultivated vines and supplied grapes to local cooperatives. The turning point came in 2007, when Clodéric Prade decided to create an independent estate and vinify his own wines. This marked a bold new chapter, combining tradition with innovation, and gave the domaine a distinct identity. Guided by passion and a clear vision, Clodéric’s mission is to craft wines that authentically reflect their terroir while ensuring sustainability for future generations.

Philosophy in the vineyard

Clodéric Prade’s approach is firmly anchored in organic farming and agroforestry, where vines grow alongside fruit trees, almonds, walnuts, and field maples. This system fosters biodiversity, strengthens the ecosystem, and enriches vineyard soils. Trees act as shelters for birds and beneficial insects while also mitigating climate stress. Although this layout complicates tractor work and requires greater effort, the reward is grapes of higher aromatic concentration and balance. The estate believes these practices are an investment in the future, ensuring both environmental respect and outstanding fruit quality.

Winemaking approach

In the cellar, the Domaine d’Eriane follows a philosophy of minimal intervention to preserve grape integrity. Harvesting is done by hand, with strict selection to guarantee optimal ripeness. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, at controlled temperatures, and macerations are handled with care to maintain freshness and elegance rather than power. Wines mature in a mix of stainless steel, cement, and carefully chosen oak barrels. Sulphur use is kept to a minimum, allowing the wines to remain transparent expressions of terroir, vintage, and varietal character.

Identity and style

Today, the domaine cultivates 12 hectares of vines within a 43-hectare estate, all certified organic since 2013 and farmed according to biodynamic principles. The vineyards are planted across diverse soils: old Grenache vines on hard limestone-clay soils to the northwest, Syrah and Cinsault on red clay-limestone plots exposed to the east, and white grape varieties on marl soils rich in yellow and white minerals. This mosaic of terroirs produces wines of balance, freshness, and aromatic depth. Every bottle embodies the estate’s conviction that the dialogue between vines, trees, and soil is the true essence of wine, delivering authentic and distinctive Languedoc expressions.