Awarded the High Environmental Value label , combining its warm welcome with the generosity of its range of wines, Domaine Saint Thomas also stands out in Roussillon for its exceptional vintages produced in the Collioure and Banyuls Grand Cru appellations.
The most beautiful terroir in the world
Located in Argelès-sur-Mer, Domaine Saint Thomas is easily recognizable by its stone-clad façade along the Chemin de la Salanque. Well-known in the seaside town for its direct sales of fruits and vegetables, it is particularly renowned for its state-of-the-art winery where several appellations are produced, including Rivesaltes , Côtes du Roussillon , Collioure , and Banyuls Grand Cru . Laurence and Pierre-Jean Savoldelli have been managing and developing the estate since 1997. Vineyards and orchards of apricot, cherry, and olive trees surround the property. But the estate's true gems lie further south, above Collioure . Overlooking the distant port and the sea horizon are the terraced schist plots that give rise to the rarest wines of this vineyard. Climate and view converge in an exceptional way on this site which Pierre-Jean Salvodelli rightly considers " one of the most beautiful terroirs in the world ".
Eighteen wines and four appellations
Domaine Saint Thomas cultivates several terroirs. In the plains around Cabestany, the vines belonging to the Rivesaltes and Côtes du Roussillon appellations flourish . Around the estate itself, the grape varieties are used to produce pleasant wines, popular with tourists. Further south, on the terraces overlooking the sea, the focus is on the rarity and exceptional quality of the Collioure and Banyuls Grand Cru appellations . This division across three sites also provides Domaine Saint Thomas with a wide range of grape varieties. This is evidenced by the extensive range of wines that showcases all the resources and characteristics of each terroir. While the portfolio includes around twenty different wines, creativity remains paramount with each harvest. Laurence and Pierre-Jean Salvodelli are always brimming with ideas and have made Domaine Saint Thomas a place of constant qualitative growth. This continues to be consolidated thanks to the technical expertise of a winery dedicated to showcasing the exceptional qualities of the terroir.
Collioure and Banuyls grand cru
Collioure and Banyuls Grand Cru wines hold exceptional positions at Domaine Saint Thomas . This is particularly true of the Les Deux Tours cuvées , produced in three colors. The white Collioure showcases the power and minerality of Grenache Gris. The rosé, blended with Mourvèdre and enhanced by a touch of Syrah, captures notes of red fruit, perfectly suited to Mediterranean cuisine. The red, also a blend of grapes where Grenache Noir adds its distinctive character, presents a very contemporary style where the dominant fruit lends itself beautifully to Catalan cuisine, an ambassador of the terroir. It is in this vein of exclusivity that the Furbury cuvée , produced in two colors, has emerged. Made from vines belonging to lawyers Eric Dupond-Moretti and Olivier Martins , these two wines exemplify the estate's expertise. The white Furbury is a particularly compelling expression of the Grenache Gris grape, where a complex, iodine-tinged character extends into a beautifully long finish. The red Furbury , built on the density of Grenache Noir, combines supple tannins with an even more full-bodied length, where notes of licorice and caramel complement the power of a great Collioure.
Pierre-Jean Savoldelli presents the wines of Collioure and Banyuls.