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Picpoul de Pinet
Languedoc · by the Thau lagoon, France
whitePale lemon
Zingy, salty seaside white; a UK favourite with shellfish.
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Zingy, salty seaside white; a UK favourite with shellfish.
Zesty and aromatic, from flinty and restrained to loud and tropical.
Sauvignon Blanc is a little higher in alcohol.
Picpoul de Pinet: Picpoul
| Picpoul de Pinet | Sauvignon Blanc | |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Picpoul (Piquepoul Blanc) | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Climate | Warm Mediterranean, cooled by sea breezes | Best in cool climates |
| Soil | Limestone and clay | Varied |
| Classification | AOC (Languedoc) | Grape variety |
| Price | £8–£14 | £8–£30 |
| Food | Oysters, moules, fish and chips | Goat's cheese, asparagus, seafood |
| Producers | Ormarine, Domaine Félines Jourdan, Château de la Mirande | Cloudy Bay, Henri Bourgeois, Cape Point Vineyards |