Picpoul de Pinet 'La Sauterelle' | Languedoc, France

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Picpoul is known as “the Muscadet of the South” in France, and locally as “Lip Stinger” because of its vibrant acidity. It is to the Mediterranean coast of France what Albariño is to northwest Spain… the default wine for fresh shellfish and seafood.

It is a very popular, traditional local variety planted on sun-drenched hillsides called “costières” (coastal region) in the Mediterranean garrigue and near the Etang de Thau – a coastal lagoon situated between the port of Sète and Marseillan.

This wine takes its name from the green grasshoppers – Sauterelles – that appear in the vineyards at the same time that the vines begin to flower in late spring.

Gaining AOC status in 2013, six communes are entitled to the name Picpoul de Pinet: Florensac, Pomérols, Pinet, Castelnau de Guers, Montagnac and Meze. It is the only Languedoc appellation dedicated solely to dry white wine production.

Picpoul is known as “the Muscadet of the South” in France, and locally as “Lip Stinger” because of its vibrant acidity. It is to the Mediterranean coast of France what Albariño is to northwest Spain… the default wine for fresh shellfish and seafood.

It is a very popular, traditional local variety planted on sun-drenched hillsides called “costières” (coastal region) in the Mediterranean garrigue and near the Etang de Thau – a coastal lagoon situated between the port of Sète and Marseillan.

This wine takes its name from the green grasshoppers – Sauterelles – that appear in the vineyards at the same time that the vines begin to flower in late spring.

Gaining AOC status in 2013, six communes are entitled to the name Picpoul de Pinet: Florensac, Pomérols, Pinet, Castelnau de Guers, Montagnac and Meze. It is the only Languedoc appellation dedicated solely to dry white wine production.

Origin: Pinet, Languedoc, France

Grapes: Picpoul

Tasting Notes: both gentle and refreshing with an elegant nose, lifted notes of citrus (grapefruit, lime zest) and stone fruit (peach, apricot) culminating in a vibrant palate of green apple crispness.

ABV: 12.5%

Vintage: 2024

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Closure: Screwcap

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Food pairing suggestions: will complement a vast array of dishes such as Asian cuisine, sushi, spicy fare and all sorts of seafood and grilled fish – eg monkfish and crayfish bisque. Not only splendid with seafood and shellfish as well as other traditional Mediterranean dishes, but also with cheese and chocolate!

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