La Féline by Domaine Félines Jourdan

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: candied citrus, exotic fruits, honeysuckle

Palate: abundant body, round texture, characteristic freshness, long grainy finish

La Féline is the gastronomic Picpoul, part of a regional 'Patience' movement showcasing Picpoul's ageing potential. Night harvest, 6 months on fine lees with bâtonnage.

What it pairs with

Grilled langoustines with herb butter
Long grainy finish and round texture handle char-grilled shellfish with butter.
Roast chicken with lemon
Candied citrus and honeysuckle echo lemon roast; body holds up to chicken.
Goat cheese with fig
Exotic fruit and round texture balance goat cheese and fig.

History

La Féline is Claude Jourdan's gastronomic Picpoul, part of the regional 'Patience' movement aimed at showing Picpoul's ageing potential. Six months of bâtonnage on fine lees builds body atypical for the appellation.

2010: First vintage of La Féline launched as gastronomic Picpoul

Facts

Producer: Domaine Félines Jourdan · visiting guide
Grapes: Piquepoul (100%)
Classification: AOC Picpoul de Pinet
Oak: Hand-harvested at night and pressed directly; ages on fine lees with regular bâtonnage for 6 months in temperature-controlled stainless steel; no oak
ABV: 13.0%
Price: €16-22 at retail
Drinking window: 2-6 from vintage
First vintage: 2010
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about La Féline

What does La Féline taste like?

Candied citrus, exotic fruits and honeysuckle on the nose; abundant body, round texture, characteristic freshness and a long grainy finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink La Féline?

Drink between 2 and 6 years from vintage at 10-12 degrees Celsius. The lees ageing gives La Féline longevity beyond the typical Picpoul drinking window.

What food pairs with La Féline?

Grilled langoustines with herb butter is the canonical pairing; roast chicken with lemon and goat cheese with fig also work well.

How long is La Féline aged?

Six months on fine lees with regular stirring in temperature-controlled stainless steel, after night harvest and direct pressing.

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