Picpoul de Pinet

Notes - Stretching along the Thau lagoon to the west of the Mediterranean’s Golfe de Lyon lies the largest white wine producing area in the Languedoc - the Picpoul de Pinet terroir consists of a triangle bounded by Agde, Pézenas and Sète : a limestone plateau basking in the rising sun covered in highly perfumed garrigue, rows of vines, and scattered pine groves. " Picpoul de Pinet " is an official separate entity in the Crus du Languedoc hierarchy and is on the way to being recognized as an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée in its own right. The white Piquepoul grape inclines to ripen late, so the warm, humid sea breezes help it mature in good conditions. This Picpoul is clear and limpid with green highlights. The nose is soft and delicate with pleasant hints of acacia and hawthorn blossom. Delicate and fresh in the mouth it has an excellent acid/structure balance. Try with shellfish, rich cheeses or charcuterie.
 
     

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