Picpoul de Pinet by Domaine Reine Juliette

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: citrus, apricot, white flowers, mineral notes, salt air

Palate: dry but ripe, stone fruits, citrus, saline finish

Crisp 100% Picpoul on the red clay soils that give the wine its 'Terres Rouges' name. Saline, citrus-driven; Thau lagoon proximity gives salt-air aromatics.

What it pairs with

Raw oysters Salt air aromatics and crisp acidity are the textbook oyster match.More wines for oysters →
Bouillabaisse Mineral notes and saline finish handle saffron-fennel fish stew.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
Fresh goat cheese with herbs Citrus and white flowers balance fresh chèvre.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

Reine Juliette is named after a queen reputed to have visited the Pomerols site. Located on red clay soils on the edge of the Thau lagoon, Guillaume Allies fashions brisk and saline Picpoul from 25 acres of estate vineyards.

1995Estate Picpoul bottled as the signature Reine Juliette cuvée

Facts

Producer: Domaine Reine Juliette · visiting guide
Grapes: Piquepoul (100%)
Classification: AOC Picpoul de Pinet
Oak: Direct pressing, fermentation in stainless steel at cold temperature; no oak
ABV: 13.0%
Price: €10-14 at retail
Drinking window: 1-3 from vintage
First vintage: 1995
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Picpoul de Pinet

What does Reine Juliette Picpoul de Pinet taste like?

Citrus, apricot, white flowers, mineral notes and a hint of salt air on the nose; dry but ripe with stone fruits, citrus and a saline finish on the palate.

When should I drink Reine Juliette Picpoul de Pinet?

Drink within 1 to 3 years of vintage at 8-10 degrees Celsius.

What food pairs with Reine Juliette Picpoul de Pinet?

Raw oysters is the canonical pairing; bouillabaisse and fresh goat cheese with herbs also work well.

Where is Reine Juliette Picpoul de Pinet made?

On red clay soils ('Terres Rouges') on the edge of the Bassin de Thau lagoon in Pomerols, the heart of the Picpoul de Pinet appellation.

Taste it where it is made: tastings near Domaine Reine Juliette

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