Virgile Rouge Saint-Saturnin 2022
Member Price €26.13
Saint-Saturnin sits in the heart of the Terrasses du Larzac, an elevated plateau at the foothills of the Massif Central, around 40 minutes from Montpellier.
The conditions here are ideal for producing world-class reds:
- The elevation means it’s a bit cooler than the rest of the Languedoc - so the grapes ripen with great freshness and elegance
- They get more rain too - about the same amount as Bordeaux - which keeps the vines productive and vibrant
- The soils are the same as you’ll find in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas - the limestone and clay pebbles help retain water and minerals that nourish the vines.
And the word’s getting out there - Terrasses du Larzac is now home to the Languedoc’s priciest reds.
This is Virgile's most precious wine. It’s the 2022 vintage of the first ever wine that he made.
And he tells me it’s exactly the wine that he dreamed of making, when he started on his long and illustrious winemaking journey back in 2000.
No expense or detail is spared in the making of this. The grapes are carefully hand-picked and hand-sorted, it’s vinified in his new state-of-art winery, and aged in the finest French oak he can get his hands on.
The nose leaps out of the glass with aromas of pure black fruit, pepper and wild herbs, while the palate is dark, rich and powerful, but it has a lovely freshness and elegance to it too.
So if you like the power and ripeness of a good Rhône, with the complexity and structure of a Bordeaux, then you should try this wine!
| Wine type | Red |
| Grape(s) | 50% SYRAH, 25% CARIGNAN, 25% GRENACHE |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Region of origin | LANGUEDOC |
| Appellation | AOP LANGUEDOC SAINT SATURNIN |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Oak? | YES |
| Months in Oak | 18 |
| Type of Oak | FRENCH OAK BARRELS |
| Allergens (e.g. Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts) | no |
| Average age of vines | 50 |
| Average altitude of vines (m) | 120 |
| Soil type(s) | CLAY LIMESTONE |
| Closure Type | |
| Is this wine organic? | YES CERTIFIED BY ECOCERT |
| Biodynamic? | NO |
| Sustainably produced? | YES |
| Suitable for vegans? | YES |
| Ageing potential (years) | 15 |
| Ideal drinking window | 2025-2040 |
We worked together for years in the UK, and I’m delighted to finally bring Virgile and Magda’s wines to Ireland
FOR IRELAND
We know how important it is to get your wine order quickly and efficiently. So we’ve partnered with UPS to offer next-day delivery on our wines.
Here’s what you need to know:
- It’s free - delivery is already included in the members' price
- It’s fast - you’ll get next-day delivery if you order before 12pm Monday-Thursday
- It’s environmentally-friendly - all of our orders are shipped carbon neutral with UPS.
€2 per case is added to all Northern Ireland orders to cover additional shipping costs. The point of sale occurs in the Republic of Ireland.
Our minimum order requirement is 6 bottles and we ship in multiples of 6’s. This can be 6 different bottles!
You may need to show your ID on delivery.
Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information.
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FOR UK
1. Order minimum & case sizes
We ship exclusively in full cases of wine. Your order must be a minimum of 6 bottles and in a multiple of 6 (for example 6, 12, 18 bottles).
2. Where we deliver
We deliver across Great Britain, with a small number of exceptions. Delivery is currently not available to the following locations:
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Channel Islands (GY, JE)
Please also note that some more remote areas take a little longer to reach. For the postcodes listed below, delivery may take 2–5 working days due to their location, and there is an additional £20 charge applied to these areas:
KA27, KA28, AB31–AB56, IV1–IV63, KW1–KW17, PH15–PH150, PA20–PA78, HS1–HS9, PH42–PH44, ZE1–ZE3, FK16–FK21,BT
3. Delivery timeframe
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Place your order by midday (12pm) Monday-Friday for next working-day delivery.
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Saturday delivery is available when you order by midday on Friday.
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If you order after midday, your delivery will fall on the next working day, and in some cases it may arrive sooner - but this is not guaranteed.
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Orders placed after 3pm on a Friday will be delivered on the following Tuesday.
4. Courier & delivery options
We use DPD Local for all deliveries with the default method as delivery to your address - handover required. You’ll receive text and/or an email notification to let you know your case has been shipped and another with your 1 hour delivery window, with both giving you the options to:
• leave in a safe place
• leave with a neighbour
• change the delivery day
• deliver to a different address
• deliver to a DPD Pickup ParcelShop
If you choose a safe place or a neighbour and the parcel is delivered to that place or person, responsibility passes to you from that point onwards.
5. Age verification
This site is for adults only. We operate a Challenge 25 age verification policy. When in doubt DPD will request valid photo ID on delivery to confirm you are 18 or over. Accepted ID includes a passport, driving licence or other recognised photographic ID.
6. Damaged goods in transit
If your case of wine is damaged during transit, we will be notified by DPD and will reorder and dispatch a replacement for you at the earliest opportunity and keep you updated throughout.
7. Returns once delivered
If you decide you need to return your order after it has been delivered, please get in touch with us and we will arrange a collection. Returns are handled on a case-by-case basis once you contact us.
8. General provisions
By placing an order you agree to these delivery terms. We may update or amend these terms from time to time - any changes will apply to orders placed after the update.