The wine region of Picpoul de Pinet is located in the region of Languedoc of Languedoc-Roussillon of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Julie Benau or the Domaine Domitia produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Picpoul de Pinet are Chardonnay, Mourvèdre and Folle blanche, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Picpoul de Pinet often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, salt or fennel and sometimes also flavors of banana, guava or passion fruit.
In the mouth of Picpoul de Pinet is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 139 estates and châteaux in the of Picpoul de Pinet, producing 230 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Picpoul de Pinet go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry.
Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
white wines from the region of Picpoul de Pinet go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of pasta carbonara almost like the real thing, quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo or fricadella.
