IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert Cite d’Aniane is an appellation in Languedoc, France.
The signature grape is Syrah, backed by Grenache, Merlot, Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon, plus three more.
Vines root into gravel, limestone and marl.
The climate is mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as mountains and riverside.
Red wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows complemented by earthy undertones and refreshing finish.
Producers worth knowing include Domaine de la Grange des Pères and Mas de Daumas Gassac.
Pour them alongside beef, venison, tomato-based dishes and blue cheeses.
Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Red: Complemented by earthy undertones.
White: Refreshing finish.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Mas de Daumas Gassac Blanc, IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert Cite d'Aniane, France
- Mas de Daumas Gassac, IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert Cite d'Aniane, France
At the table.
- Beef
- Venison
- Tomato-based dishes
- Blue cheeses
- White fish
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 16 to 18°C.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert Cite d'Aniane: common questions
01.What grapes is IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert Cite d'Aniane known for?+
02.What kind of wine does IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert Cite d'Aniane make?+
03.Where is IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert Cite d'Aniane?+
04.What food goes with IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert Cite d'Aniane wine?+
05.How long does IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert Cite d'Aniane wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Languedoc guide.