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| Written by Iain Laverock | |
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The Picpoul de Pinet wine appellation is situated on a limestone plateau. The vineyards produce an outstandingly subtle white wine. In the age when powerful Chardonays are on the wane then Languedoc's Picpoul de Pinet white wines must surely come to prominence. The white wines are made from a single Picpoul grape variety and is a light acidic wine, with citrus fruit aromas. It is the perfect accompaniment to fresh Languedoc seafood. Most Picpoul-de-Pinet wines are of a high standard, but my personal choice would include:
 L'Ormaine Co-operative, Pinet |
If you're going to drink white wine in Languedoc, then it has to be a Picpoul-de-Pinet. The production of the world famous Picpoul de Pinet white wine is centered around a few small villages close to the Bassin de Thau, that produces much of France's high class oysters and mussels. Quite simply the best Languedoc white wine.| < Prev | Next > |
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