Gérard Bertrand

Gérard Bertrand
Date of birth (1965-01-27) 27 January 1965
Place of birth Narbonne, Aude, France
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Flanker
Professional / senior clubs
Years Club / team Caps (points)
1993–1994
1984–1993		 Stade Français
RC Narbonne
Official website
www.gerard-bertrand.com

Gérard Bertrand (born January 27, 1965) is a former rugby union player who represented France, RC Narbonne, and the Stade Français. He retired from his rugby career to take over the family estate after the accidental death of his father and is now a renowned winemaker of Languedoc-Roussillon.

Early life

Born on January 27, 1965 in Narbonne (Aude, France), Bertrand was then provided by his father Georges Bertrand his first experience in harvesting and winemaking at Domaine of Villemajou in Boutenac, in the Corbières region. In 1983, Gérard successfully received his Baccalauréat diploma and started his undergraduate studies in business administration and sport in Toulouse.

Rugby career

Bertrand practiced rugby at the highest level. In 1984 he started his career with RC Narbonne, where he played for 17 years. He finished his career in 1994 as captain of the Stade Français. During that season, the club was promoted.[1] From 1987 to 1994, Bertrand was both rugby player and wine grower. After his retirement, Bertrand became president of the RC Narbonne.[2]

Awards

In 2013, Gérard Bertrand is awarded the title of Red Winemaker of the Year 2012 in the International Wine Challenge.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.lemondedesvinsetspiritueux.com/stade-francais-by-gerard-bertrand-C114164.html
  2. ↑ http://www.ladepeche.fr/article/1998/04/21/160542-gerard-bertrand-colomiers-c-est-un-os.html
  3. ↑ http://www.internationalwinechallenge.com/trophy-winners.html
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