The Cave des Saint-Saturnin of Languedoc-Roussillon

Cave des Saint-Saturnin
The winery offers 91 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
It is ranked in the top 451 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Languedoc-Roussillon

The Cave des Saint-Saturnin is one of the best wineries to follow in Languedoc-Roussillon.. It offers 91 wines for sale in of Languedoc-Roussillon to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Cave des Saint-Saturnin is one of the best addresses for wine lovers in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, in the south of France. The vineyard is nestled in a picturesque landscape, imbued with a historical and cultural richness that is reflected in the complexity of its wines. Saint-Saturnin is an ancient town, known today as Saint-Saturnin-de-Lucian, in the Hérault department. The vineyard bearing its name spreads over an impressive area, thus making a significant contribution to the local economy. Vines have always been part of the landscape and local lifestyle and the Cave des Saint-Saturnin proudly continues this tradition. Over the years, the Cave des Saint-Saturnin has managed to retain its authentic character while incorporating modern winemaking techniques. It specializes in robust red wines, but also produces quality whites and rosés. The unique terroir, nourished by predominantly clay-limestone soils, gives the wines their distinctive character, with a solid structure and balanced complexity. The cooperative winery has a strict policy of sustainable viticulture, with respect for nature and biodiversity. This serves to protect local resources as well as offer consumers quality, authentic, and healthy wines. The Cave des Saint-Saturnin is also known for its warm and friendly welcome to its visitors. It offers wine tastings, where enthusiasts can discover the subtleties of the different vintages, accompanied by detailed explanations of the winemaking process. It's a not-to-be-missed opportunity for those who wish to deepen their knowledge about viticulture.

Top Cave des Saint-Saturnin wines

Looking for the best Cave des Saint-Saturnin wines in Languedoc-Roussillon among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Cave des Saint-Saturnin wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Cave des Saint-Saturnin wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Cave des Saint-Saturnin

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Cave des Saint-Saturnin

How Cave des Saint-Saturnin wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of monkfish tagine, wok of chinese noodles with vegetables or marinated leg of lamb with herbs.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Cave des Saint-Saturnin

On the nose the red wine of Cave des Saint-Saturnin. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Cave des Saint-Saturnin. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Cave des Saint-Saturnin

  • 2017With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.49/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.47/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.41/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.39/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.39/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Cave des Saint-Saturnin.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Carignan
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

Discovering the wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc (formerly Coteaux du Languedoc) is a key appellation used in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It covers Dry table wines of all three colors (red, white and rosé) from the entire region, but leaves Sweet and Sparkling wines to other more specialized appellations. About 75% of all Languedoc wines are red, with the remaining 25% split roughly down the middle between whites and rosés. The appellation covers most of the Languedoc region and almost a third of all the vineyards in France.

The typical Languedoc red wine is medium-bodied and Fruity. The best examples are slightly heavier and have darker, more savoury aromas, with notes of spice, undergrowth and leather. The Grape varieties used to make them are the classic southern French ones: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, often with a touch of Carignan or Cinsaut. The white wines of the appellation are made from Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Bourboulenc, with occasional use of Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne from the Rhône Valley.

The top white wines of Cave des Saint-Saturnin

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Cave des Saint-Saturnin

How Cave des Saint-Saturnin wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of spaghetti cacio e pepe, mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche or ham and cheese cake.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Cave des Saint-Saturnin

On the nose the white wine of Cave des Saint-Saturnin. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, oaky or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, non oak or microbio. In the mouth the white wine of Cave des Saint-Saturnin. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Cave des Saint-Saturnin

  • 2020With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.23/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.92/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Cave des Saint-Saturnin.

  • Grenache Blanc
  • Marsanne
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Colombard
  • Vermentino

Discover the grape variety: Colombard

Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.

The top pink wines of Cave des Saint-Saturnin

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Cave des Saint-Saturnin

How Cave des Saint-Saturnin wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of chinese noodles with vegetables, quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo or emulsion of foie gras with pata negra.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Cave des Saint-Saturnin

On the nose the pink wine of Cave des Saint-Saturnin. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, melon or microbio. In the mouth the pink wine of Cave des Saint-Saturnin. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Cave des Saint-Saturnin

  • 2018With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.61/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.58/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.56/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Cave des Saint-Saturnin.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Carignan
  • Cinsault
  • Mourvedre

The word of the wine: Turbidity

The state of a cloudy wine, due to the presence of colloidal suspensions that prevent the passage of light.

The top sparkling wines of Cave des Saint-Saturnin

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Cave des Saint-Saturnin

How Cave des Saint-Saturnin wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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 small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

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Discover the grape variety: Bourboulenc

Bourboulenc is mainly grown in the southern part of France. It is a white grape variety that ripens quite late. It can only be harvested around 25 September and for an average of only one month. Bourboulenc is particularly fond of low-lying, but at the same time warm and dry locations. The aroma of this grape variety is not very pronounced, but it has a certain exotic fruit and floral aroma such as broom. The result is a low alcohol wine with subtle and fleeting aromas. Blanquette, bourboulanc, bourboulenque, doucillon, clairette dorée and clairette blanche are all names that can designate bourboulenc. This grape variety is very sensitive to diseases common to all vine plants such as magnesium deficiency, mildew and oidium. Bourboulenc can be used as a table grape. Most French people keep the bunches until Christmas in order to present them on the festive table as desserts.

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The word of the wine: Turbidity

The state of a cloudy wine, due to the presence of colloidal suspensions that prevent the passage of light.

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