Savoldelli family estate in Argelès-sur-Mer producing sweet, floral Muscat de Rivesaltes and Cuvée Douceur.
The producer
Domaine Saint Thomas is a Savoldelli family estate in Argelès-sur-Mer, combining wine production with seasonal fruit production and Gîtes de France lodges. Its named wines include Muscat de Rivesaltes and Cuvée Douceur, both centred on Muscat d'Alexandrie. The style is sweet, floral and lively, with acidity balancing the sweetness. The estate's farming philosophy puts the soil before the winemaker.
Known for
Sweet Muscat from Argelès-sur-Mer
Notable facts
Muscat de Rivesaltes is made from 100% Muscat d'Alexandrie.
Cuvée Douceur is served at 10°C.
The estate operates wine production, seasonal fruit production and Gîtes de France lodges.
The estate's philosophy places soil before the winemaker.
From the atlas
Domaine Saint Thomas
Domaine Saint Thomas in Argelès-sur-Mer combines family wine production, seasonal fruit and Gîtes de France lodges with sweet Muscat de Rivesaltes.
At A Glance
Fact
Detail
Home
Argelès-sur-Mer
Ownership
Savoldelli family
Founded
2005
Vineyard area
22 hectares
Terroirs
Three
Signature wine
Muscat de Rivesaltes
Certification
HEV
The Producer
Wine, seasonal fruit and hospitality share the estate at Domaine Saint Thomas. The Savoldelli family runs the property in Argelès-sur-Mer, where Gîtes de France lodges stand alongside wine production and seasonal fruit production. The estate's farming philosophy puts soil before the winemaker.
HEV certification is a French environmental farming standard covering biodiversity, plant protection, fertilisation and water use. At Domaine Saint Thomas, that certification sits alongside a family led approach to the land.
Place
Argelès-sur-Mer is the estate's home in Languedoc Roussillon. Its Muscat de Rivesaltes carries an appellation for sweet fortified Muscat, placing the wine in a category distinct from dry table wine.
Wines
The named range includes Muscat de Rivesaltes and Cuvée Douceur, both centred on Muscat d'Alexandrie. The 2019 Muscat de Rivesaltes is the appellation bottling, while Cuvée Douceur is a separate cuvée with pairings that run from aperitif and foie gras to blue cheeses, tangy desserts with exotic fruits and Roussillon apricot tart. The range is organised around the same grape, with the appellation wine and the cuvée carrying separate names.
In The Glass
Cuvée Douceur is pale yellow with bright green reflections. Its nose moves through lychee, passion fruit, lemon, orange blossom and honey. The palate starts lively and expands aromatically, with sweetness balanced by acidity through the finish.
The Muscat de Rivesaltes brings pear, rose, elderflower, pineapple and orange, with a fruity, sweet and floral profile. Muscat d'Alexandrie supplies the perfume, while acidity keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy.
Final Word
Domaine Saint Thomas brings together Argelès-sur-Mer, Savoldelli family farming, seasonal fruit and Gîtes de France lodges. Its named wines stay with sweet Muscat d'Alexandrie, from Muscat de Rivesaltes to Cuvée Douceur.