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A brilliant, gleaming wine that is true to our style of Picpoul. Elderflower, aniseed and a certain brininess can be detected with an agreeable final touch of bitterness. The palate is fresh, developing green apple, pineapple, dill and fennel with a superbly vertical, mineral and saline finish. An accomplished Picpoul de Pinet that is excellent at table or as an aperitif, and as an accompaniment to all types of seafood and cheeses. We reiterate (contrary to popular opinion) that this grape variety evolves superbly over time and gains in complexity after one or two years in bottle.

Technical sheet

Appellation

Picpoul de Pinet

Vintage

2019

Varieties

100% Piquepoul blanc

Production

45 HL / Ha

Alcohol

13 % alc./vol

Terroir

Chalk and clay.

Vinification

The grapes are picked early in the morning to keep them at optimum temperature. A short, 4-hour maceration takes place before pressing. Fermentation also takes place at low temperatures. After alcoholic fermentation, the lees are stirred weekly for two months. No malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

In tank on the lees for three months.

Recognition and awards

  • Jancis Robinson 2020 16/20

Press

  • "Calmel & Joseph | Top producer from Languedoc" - winebusiness.nl - 07/2020
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