La Part des Anges by Domaine de la Grangette

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2010: best 2012 to 2016.

vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

Critic	Vintage	Score
Hachette reviewed 2013	2010	2/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: preserved lemon, acacia, subtle vanilla

Palate: citrus, creamy mid-palate, saline lift, long mineral finish

La Part des Anges (the angels' share) is Grangette's oak-aged Picpoul. Aromatic complexity from barrel ageing; preserved lemon, acacia, vanilla touch.

What it pairs with

Roast chicken with lemon and thyme
Preserved lemon and creamy mid-palate meet roast chicken.
Lobster bisque
Body and saline lift handle lobster richness.
Aged Comté
Subtle vanilla and long mineral finish complement Comté.

History

La Part des Anges is Grangette's barrel-aged Picpoul, demonstrating Picpoul's capacity for ageing and oak. The 2010 vintage received 2 stars from the Hachette Wine Guide.

2005: First vintage of La Part des Anges
2013: Vintage 2010 receives 2 stars from Guide Hachette

Facts

Producer: Domaine de la Grangette · visiting guide
Grapes: Piquepoul (100%)
Classification: AOC Picpoul de Pinet
Oak: Aged in oak barrels; lees stirring
ABV: 13.5%
Price: €16-22 at retail
Drinking window: 2-6 from vintage
First vintage: 2005
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about La Part des Anges

What does La Part des Anges taste like?

Preserved lemon, acacia and subtle vanilla on the nose; citrus, creamy mid-palate, saline lift and a long mineral finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink La Part des Anges?

Drink between 2 and 6 years from vintage. Oak ageing gives more longevity than typical Picpoul.

What food pairs with La Part des Anges?

Roast chicken with lemon and thyme is the canonical match; lobster bisque and aged Comté also work well.

How long is La Part des Anges aged?

Aged in oak barrels with lees stirring - atypical for Picpoul, which is usually tank-aged for freshness.

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