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Saint-Christol

Saint-Christol wine guide: the sub-region in France, its Grenache, the red wine and rosé wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
France
Climate
Mediterranean
Signature grape
Grenache
Styles
red · rosé
3
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Saint-Christol is a sub-region of Languedoc-Roussillon, France.

Growers build the wines around Grenache, filling out the blend with Syrah and Mourvedre.

Vines root into alluvial and limestone.

The climate is mediterranean.

The region is known for red wine and rosé wine.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, tomato-based dishes and cheese platters.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Soil
AlluvialLimestone
Climate
Mediterranean
Styles
redrosé

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Domaine de l'Ocelle Saint-Christol, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Domaine de La Coste Moynier Saint-Christol Cuvee Selectionnee, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Domaine de La Coste Moynier Saint-Christol Tradition Rouge, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Domaine Guinand Saint Christol Grande Cuvee, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Domaine Guinand Saint Christol, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Domaine Guinand Saint-Christol Les Frenes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Domaine Guinand Saint-Christol Vieilles Vignes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Domaine Le Clos de Bellevue Saint-Christol 'Clos Des Estivencs' Grande Cuvee, Languedoc, France

At the table.

  • Grilled meats
  • Tomato-based dishes
  • Cheese platters

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve at 16 to 18°C.
  • Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

Saint-Christol: common questions

01.
What grapes is Saint-Christol known for?
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Grenache is the signature grape of Saint-Christol. Syrah and Mourvedre are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Saint-Christol make?
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Saint-Christol produces red wine and rosé wine.
03.
Where is Saint-Christol?
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Saint-Christol is a sub-region in France.
04.
What food goes with Saint-Christol wine?
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Try grilled meats, tomato-based dishes and cheese platters.
05.
How long does Saint-Christol wine age?
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Keeps for 3 to 5 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Languedoc-Roussillon guide.

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