In the glass
Aroma: lemon zest, tangerine, white flowers, sea breeze
Palate: citrus, salinity, crisp, pure refreshing finish
Sea-scented Picpoul from Domaine la Grangette, named with a tongue-in-cheek 'pecking hen' pun on Picpoul. Salinity, fresh, floral, citrus-driven.
What it pairs with
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Raw oysters
Salinity and crisp acidity are the textbook oyster match. -
Sète seafood platter
Sea breeze aromatics meet local Sète specialties. -
Tabbouleh with fresh herbs
Lemon zest and white flowers echo herbs and citrus.
History
Christelle and Matthieu Caron own Domaine La Grangette. Poule de Pic is a tongue-in-cheek take on Picpoul de Pinet, labelled as a pecking hen picking at feed. The estate is between Bassin de Thau and Pézenas; organic agriculture.
- 2015 — Poule de Pic bottled as Grangette's everyday Picpoul
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Grangette
- Grapes
- Piquepoul (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Picpoul de Pinet
- Oak
- Aged in stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €11-15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2015
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Poule de Pic
What does Poule de Pic taste like?
Lemon zest, tangerine, white flowers and sea breeze on the nose; citrus, salinity, crisp acidity and a pure refreshing finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Poule de Pic?
Drink within 1 to 3 years of vintage at 8-10 degrees Celsius. Best young for freshness.
What food pairs with Poule de Pic?
Raw oysters is the canonical match; Sète seafood platter and tabbouleh with fresh herbs also work well.
What grapes are in Poule de Pic?
100% Piquepoul Blanc from Domaine la Grangette's organic parcels on the edge of the Bassin de Thau.