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 Rhone Valley

Domaine de la Mordoree ★ 4.7

Tavel AOC, Lirac AOC, Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOCGrenache, Clairette, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Picpoul, Grenache Blanc, BourboulencFounded 1986ECOCERTTavel

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 AOC, Lirac AOCGrenache, Clairette, Cinsault, Picpoul, Mourvedre, BourboulencFounded 1920Tavel

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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