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Profile
Structure
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
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.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Lobster bisque Body and saline lift handle lobster richness.More wines for lobster →
- Aged Comté Subtle vanilla and long mineral finish complement Comté.More wines for aged hard cheese →
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.
- 2005First vintage of La Part des Anges
- 2013Vintage 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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