Discover the top 100 best wines of Saint-Saturnin of Languedoc as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Saint-Saturnin and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Languedoc AOP in northern Hérault (uniform argilo-calcareous terroir, full south exposure, cool Larzac winds): Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault as signature reds — deep ruby-garnet robe, intense aromas of blackberry and cherry with spice, garrigue, leather and smoky or chocolatey notes, well-structured tannins balanced by fresh acidity lending length, elegance preserved by Larzac winds. Ageing potential 3–7 years.
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
wines from the region of Saint-Saturnin go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pasta such as recipes of fresh sausage, veal cutlets au gratin or spaghetti all 'amatriciana.
On the nose in the region of Saint-Saturnin often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry. In the mouth in the region of Saint-Saturnin is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
