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Picpoul de Pinet - Château de Castelnau

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Technique
Designation of origin
Appellation d'origine protégée - Picpoul de Pinet
Vineyard
5000 vine per hectare
High trellising, Guyot and Royat pruning
Limestone, clay hills and loamy soils
Winemaking
100% PIQUEPOUL
Night mechanical harvest
Cooling after gentle destemming and crushing
Soft pressing and selection of best juices by tasting
Controlled fermentation temperature
Aging on fine lees
Minimal use of sulphites
Tasting
The color is limpid glossy yellow with green glints
The nose develops aromas of citrus zest and some minerality
The agitation reveals flavours of exotic fruits, slightly menthol
The attack is round with notes of candied citrus, followed with a full middle palate
The finish is elegantly iodized
Cellaring Potential
Two years in good storage conditions
Conditioning
6 or 12 bottles case 75cl
Screw cap or natural cork
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