In the glass
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
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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
- 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.