Grape-variety : 100% White Picpoul
This wine is made from selected vine plants which grow on clay /calcareous
terroirs , a few kms from the Etang de Thau which bathes the Mont
Saint Clair at Sete.
Preparation
:
Grapes
picked at maturity ( 12° - 13°).
Skin maceration for a few hours.
Drawing of juice by pneumatic draining and pressing, protected from
air.
Double cold decanting.
Thermal – regulated fementation at 16°C.
No malolactic fermentation.
Tasting
:
An excellent vintage which demonstrates the typicity of Picpoul.
A beautiful and brilliant yellow robe with green tints.The aromas
are fine and fruity ( citrus type eg mango , lemon ).
The wine is lively with a kind of acidity which is a mark of Picpoul
de Pinet.
The round and rich aspect , supplied by the alcohol and glycerol
in association with the nervousness of this wine gives a well balanced
end product.
There is a long and persistant aroma at the end of tasting. It is
fresh and fine.
Serving
temperature :
10° C.
Gastronomy
: Oysters from Bouzigues , sea food , fish and certain
cheeses.
