Villa Blanche
Brilliant yellow with green reflections, and a characteristically Picpoul nose of acacia flowers and broom with citrus notes emerging before finishing on mint, star anise and marine, iodized notes. Very fresh and smooth in the mouth, opening on exotic fruit such as mango, papaya and pineapple and finishing with a lightly lemony, mineral, salinity. An excellent Picpoul for drinking as an aperitif or at table with all seafood and fish, or cheese. A reminder (contrary to popular belief) that this grape variety develops very well over time, and will only gain in complexity after one or two years in bottle.
Technical sheet
Appellation
AOP PICPOUL DE PINET
Vintage
2022
Varieties
100% Piquepoul Blanc
Alcohol
13 % alc. /vol
Terroir
Chalk and clay
Vinification
The grapes are hand-picked uniquely in the morning to avoid them being damaged by the heat. They are macerated for 4 hours before being pressed and then fermented at around 16°C. The lees are stirred weekly for three months following alcoholic fermentation to add complexity. No malolactic fermentation.
Ageing
In tank on the lees for three months.
Recognition and awards
- Guiche Hachette des vins 2024 1* Read article
- La Revue du Vin de France July/August 2023 89-90/100 Read article
Press
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Article Cuisine et Vins de France Hors Série Sept 2023 - 09/2023Read article