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