Picpoul de Pinet by Château Saint Martin de la Garrigue

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: white flower, citrus peel, exotic fruit

Palate: lemon, saline lift, crisp acidity

Classic Picpoul de Pinet from the 68-hectare Saint Martin estate. Lively, fresh, with saline lift typical of the Etang de Thau lagoon-side vineyards.

What it pairs with

Raw oysters Saline lift and high acidity are the textbook oyster match.More wines for oysters →
Grilled sardines with lemon Citrus peel and saline lift complement oily fish.More wines for sardines →
Mussels marinière Crisp acidity and exotic fruit handle shellfish and butter.More wines for mussels →

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

Château Saint Martin de la Garrigue is a 68-hectare estate in the Coteaux du Languedoc, cultivating 18 grape varieties (10 red, 8 white). The Picpoul de Pinet is the estate's expression of the appellation.

1995Estate's Picpoul de Pinet bottled as the appellation expression

Facts

Producer: Château Saint Martin de la Garrigue · visiting guide
Grapes: Piquepoul (100%)
Classification: AOC Picpoul de Pinet
Oak: Aged in stainless steel; no oak
ABV: 13.0%
Price: €11-15 at retail
Drinking window: 1-3 from vintage
First vintage: 1995
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Picpoul de Pinet

What does Picpoul de Pinet taste like?

White flower, citrus peel and exotic fruit on the nose; lemon, saline lift and crisp acidity on the palate. Medium-bodied with a medium finish.

When should I drink Picpoul de Pinet?

Drink within 1 to 3 years of vintage at 8-10 degrees Celsius. Best young for freshness.

What food pairs with Picpoul de Pinet?

Raw oysters is the canonical match; grilled sardines with lemon and mussels marinière also work well.

What grapes are in Picpoul de Pinet?

100% Piquepoul Blanc from the Saint Martin estate's plots on the appellation soils.

Taste it where it is made: tastings near Château Saint Martin de la Garrigue

Château Capion: Private Wine Tasting

Starts 22 km awayPrivate tour30 minutes4.5 from 11 reviewsfrom €10

Taste white, red, and rosé wines from Château Capion in a wooded setting in the heart of the vineyard.

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From Sète: Private Montpellier & Vineyards Shore Excursion

Starts 18 km awayDay trip7 hoursfrom €1,000

Discover the medieval heart of Montpellier on a guided walking tour. Visit a local boutique Domaine or a historic Château in the countryside and enjoy a guided wine tasting.

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