In the glass
Aroma: citrus, exotic fruits, green highlights
Palate: pronounced fruitiness, vibrant, full balance
Domaine la Grangette's everyday Picpoul. Character and elegance with green highlights and vibrant balance.
What it pairs with
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Raw oysters
Saline lift and citrus echo the oyster brine. -
Mussels marinière
Vibrant balance and exotic fruit handle shellfish and butter. -
Goat cheese with herbs
Pronounced fruitiness and citrus complement fresh goat cheese.
History
Domaine La Grangette is an ancient dependency of the château of Castelnau-de-Guers, taken over in 2001 by Mr and Mrs Moret. L'Enfant Terrible is the estate's everyday Picpoul de Pinet, character and elegance.
- 2001 — Moret family acquires Domaine La Grangette; L'Enfant Terrible bottled
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
- €12-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2001
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about L'Enfant Terrible
What does L'Enfant Terrible taste like?
Citrus, exotic fruits and green highlights on the nose; pronounced fruitiness, vibrant character and full balance on the palate. Medium-bodied with a long finish.
When should I drink L'Enfant Terrible?
Drink within 1 to 4 years of vintage at 8-10 degrees Celsius.
What food pairs with L'Enfant Terrible?
Raw oysters is the canonical pairing; mussels marinière and goat cheese with herbs also work well.
What grapes are in L'Enfant Terrible?
100% Piquepoul Blanc - the appellation's defining variety.