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According to historians, the celebration of Candlemas or "candle festivals" has pagan roots in an ancient fertility cult. The event took place in a cave in Rome in mid-February, during the first sowing period, in order to celebrate Saturn around...
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Emmanuel Macron invited Gérard Bertrand to be part of his delegation during his presidential visit to China. Château l'Hospitalet Grand Vin Rouge, AOP La Clape 2017 , recently voted best red wine in the world by the IWC 2019 competition,...
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Gérard Bertrand welcomed Johnny Bananas and his film crew to Château l'Hospitalet for the "Jazz à l'Hospitalet" festival. The host of the very famous American show broadcast on NBC explores the Gérard Bertrand estates, notably Clos d'Ora and Château l'Hospitalet,...
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Current conditions suggest an excellent vintage , as we have a very good balance between grapes and leaf area. The grapes are in excellent health, with functional foliage (without mineral deficiency). We will ensure, as every year, to reach the right level of maturity for each plot and we will be patient for the harvest which will probably end at the end of October.
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1974, a finger on the play button, the Newport 58 concert at the end of the dance floor, a glass of Legend Vintage Rivesaltes longing to be tasted and thoughts wandering towards this year when we lost our legend. Edward...
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