The wine region of Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Mas Foulaquier or the Domaine Mas de Daumas Gassac produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert are Merlot, Viognier and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert often reveals types of flavors of vegetal, earthy or leather and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, red currant or minerality.
In the mouth of Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 75 estates and châteaux in the of Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, producing 168 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry.
Gros Manseng blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Netherlands). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and small grapes. Gros Manseng blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
white wines from the region of Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of soy and shrimp noodles, vegan leek and tofu quiche or express chicken skewers with spices.
