Maison des Vins du Languedoc - Mas de Saporta ★ 4.5
Official Languedoc AOC tasting house at Mas de Saporta in Lattes, with 450+ wine references, free guided tastings of regional AOPs, an on-site shop and the Ecole des Vins du Languedoc.
A guide to Picpoul worth seeking out, by region. We list the estates, how each region expresses the grape, and the bottles that show it best.
Picpoul in Languedoc
Picpoul in Rhone Valley
Domaine de la Mordoree ★ 4.7
Tavel domaine producing the reference rose of the appellation, the Dame Rousse, alongside Lirac red and white and a Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Tasting: Tasting room open at the domaine in Tavel; appointment preferred
Signature wines: mordoree-dame-rousse-tavel, mordoree-reine-des-bois-lirac-rouge
Tip: La Dame Rousse is the reference Tavel rose; structured enough to age 3-5 years.
Chateau d'Aqueria ★ 4.6
Tavel reference estate producing one of the most consistent and elegant Tavel roses, farming the galets plateau.
Tasting: Tasting room open at the chateau in Tavel; Monday to Saturday
Signature wines: aqueria-tavel, aqueria-lirac-rouge
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