L'Enfant Terrible by Domaine de la Grangette

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

Raw oysters Saline lift and citrus echo the oyster brine.More wines for oysters →
Mussels marinière Vibrant balance and exotic fruit handle shellfish and butter.More wines for mussels →
Goat cheese with herbs Pronounced fruitiness and citrus complement fresh goat cheese.More wines for lamb →

With cheese

Pélardon Our pick accords-mets-vins.fr suggests Picpoul de Pinet for a more aged Pélardon, saying its saline finish picks up the cheese's lactic, slightly hazelnut notes. Raised in tank with no oak, Picpoul is dry and high in acidity, so it cleans the paste without covering the goat's milk.

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.

2001Moret family acquires Domaine La Grangette; L'Enfant Terrible bottled

Facts

Producer: Domaine de la Grangette · visiting guide
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.

Taste it where it is made: tastings near Domaine de la Grangette

From Sète: Private Montpellier & Vineyards Shore Excursion

Starts 23 km awayDay trip7 hoursfrom €1,000

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