Saint-Martin-de-Fenouillet
Saint-Martin-de-Fenouillet: high-altitude vines in the Fenouillèdes
In the heart of the Fenouillèdes, Saint-Martin-de-Fenouillet offers a mid-mountain setting—garrigue, small valleys and stony ridges. Here, altitude and cooler nights balance the Mediterranean sun, creating a perfect environment for reds that are both warm and taut.
Soils alternate between schist and more limestone-driven areas. Traditional grapes—Carignan, Grenache and Syrah—express aromas of garrigue, spice and dark fruit. Whites (Macabeu, Grenache Blanc) often gain extra freshness here, sometimes with a subtle saline edge.
To continue exploring, head to neighbouring villages like Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet or Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes, and follow the wine history shaped by the Agly river.
