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

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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.
Grilled sardines with lemon
Citrus peel and saline lift complement oily fish.
Mussels marinière
Crisp acidity and exotic fruit handle shellfish and butter.

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.

1995: Estate'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: tours and tastings in Languedoc

Wine tasting at Château Capion

Visits this estatePrivate tour30 minutes4.1 from 9 reviewsfrom €10

Château Capion welcomes you for a tasting of our different wines. You can discover our white, red and rosé wines in a wonderful wooded setting in the heart of the vineyard.

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Montpellier Wine and Oyster Tour

Day trip3h 30m4.9 from 78 reviewsfrom €85

In a typically Mediterranean landscape, discover two of the region’s greatest treasures on this unforgettable half-day experience combining fine wines, fresh oysters, ...

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