Pomerols Picpoul de Pinet H.B. 2023 (#3)

Region: Languedoc-Roussillon, France 

Appellation: Picpoul de Pinet AOP 

Varietal(s): 100% Picpoul (Piquepoul) 

Soil: Clay & limestone 

Agriculture: Sustainable 

Alcohol: ~13.5% (harvest maturity) 

Formats: 750ml & 1.5L

Vinification:

• Night harvest at full maturity

• Pneumatic pressing; free-run juice protected under inert gas

• Cold settling (48 hrs at 8°C)

• Temperature-controlled fermentation (15°C)

• No malolactic fermentation

Producer: Les Costières de Pomérols (founded 1932, 2,100 hectares with 450 hectares Picpoul)

Tasting Notes: Bright and refreshing, with aromas of citrus blossom, minty herbs, and chalky minerality. Medium-bodied, clean, and vibrant — perfect with oysters and seafood.

Ratings:

• 89 pts – Jeb Dunnuck

“The only wine you should be drinking with seafood is Picpoul de Pinet.” – Vinepair