The wine region of Saint-Saturnin is located in the region of Languedoc of Languedoc-Roussillon of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Virgile Joly or the Domaine de Malavieille produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Saturnin are Mourvèdre, Merlot and Chasan, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saint-Saturnin often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of black olive, black cherries or earthy.
In the mouth of Saint-Saturnin is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 18 estates and châteaux in the of Saint-Saturnin, producing 73 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Saint-Saturnin go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
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