Western Europe · WC-014
La Salvetat
La Salvetat-sur-Agout, Hérault / Occitanie, France
About this water
La Salvetat is a naturally sparkling mineral water from La Salvetat-sur-Agout, France. The brand dates to 1886. It is produced by Danone. Its bubbles come up with the water from the source. You'll find it in glass and PET. It is hard to find in the US.
Each liter carries 520 mg of dissolved minerals, which puts it in the medium mineral class. Its largest ion is bicarbonate at 530 mg/L, followed by calcium (160) and silica (55). Hardness works out to 430 mg/L as calcium carbonate. The label gives a pH of 6.
Calcium gives it a firm, chalky backbone. Silica adds a silky texture.
- Source
- Source Rieumajou
- Source type
- Mineral
- Style
- Sparkling (natural CO2 added)
- Established
- 1886
- Producer
- Danone
- Packaging
- Glass, PET
- In the US
- Limited US availability
Expected from the chemistry
Crisp, lightly mineral; firm, chalky calcium; silky mouthfeel (high silica).
Cellar note
Calcium-bicarbonate; gentle bubbles.
Typical analysis
Verified| CalciumCa | 160 | |
|---|---|---|
| MagnesiumMg | 7.5 | |
| SodiumNa | 5 | |
| PotassiumK | 2 | |
| BicarbonateHCO₃ | 530 | |
| SulfateSO₄ | 20 | |
| ChlorideCl | 5 | |
| SilicaSiO₂ | 55 |
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