Winery SaulaiesSauvignon Sec
White wine
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Sec
Pairings that work perfectly with Sauvignon Sec
Original food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Sec
The Sauvignon Sec of Winery Saulaies matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of pan bagnat, shrimp with cream and fettuccine or mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche.
Details and technical informations about Winery Saulaies's Sauvignon Sec.
Discover the grape variety: Carignan Gris
Lively, aromatic dry whites and pale rosés with a golden-to-salmon colour and a crisp, elegant palate; signature aromas of yellow fruits (peach, apricot), citrus, white flowers and Mediterranean notes. Original Mediterranean profile. Increasingly prized by Roussillon winemakers for small-batch, atypical cuvées. A grey-skinned mutation of Carignan, grown in small quantities in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
Informations about the Winery Saulaies
The Winery Saulaies is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Vin de Pays to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin de Pays
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
The word of the wine: Caudalie
Unit of measurement corresponding to one second and allowing to quantify the aromatic persistence of a wine in mouth (length in mouth).
