Background
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.
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.
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. Bertrand practiced rugby at the highest level
In 1984 he started his career with Remote Control 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.
From 1987 to 1994, Bertrand was both rugby player and wine grower. After his retirement, Bertrand became president of the Remote Control Narbonne.