AOP
Languedoc - Saint Saturnin
Languedoc -
Saint Saturnin

100% togetherness!

At the foot of the Rocher des Vierges,
the vineyards in this appellation produce delightful wines. And that’s not the only reason to go explore!

Foundation

1985

Territory

4

villages

Production

122 HA

Producers

6 independent wineries,

1 co-operative.

Colours

Red

62%

rosé

38%

Main grape varieties
authorized for the reds

syrah

grenache

mourvèdre

carignan

cinsault

Main grape varieties
authorized for the rosés

syrah

grenache

mourvèdre

carignan

cinsault

for more information:  

www.saint-saturnin-en-languedoc.com

Terroir

Aside from the human factor, which is still as dynamic today, the identity of the Languedoc Saint-Saturnin appellation stems from its extremely consistent soils, its due South aspect and its location on an extensive clay-limestone terrace with well-draining soils. The cool breeze that blows down from the Larzac is also one of its ‘trademarks’ – during harvest time in particular, it promotes balanced grapes that do not swelter under the torrid heat, subsequently producing wines steeped in freshness and elegance. 

With its magnificent landscapes backed by the Larzac uplands, its welcoming winegrowers and remarkable quality red and rosé wines, Saint-Saturnin has plenty of persuasive arguments to convince visitors who haven’t already done so to discover, or rediscover an appellation which will most certainly continue to attract attention.

History

The appellation’s enterprising spirit far pre-dates its official inception in 1985. Without going back to Roman times, the creation of the co-operative in 1950 gave it a decisive boost, personified by Saint-Saturnin winegrowers who have constantly blazed the trail – they were among the first to bottle their wines in 1954 and sell them under their own label.