Wines made from Picpoul Blanc grapes of Languedoc
Discover the best wines made with Picpoul Blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Languedoc.
More informations about the variety Picpoul Blanc
Crisp, nervy dry whites with a pale golden colour, a taut palate and signature cutting acidity ("lip-stinger"), showing aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers (hawthorn), green apple, Mediterranean herbs and saline marine notes. A perfect match with oysters and shellfish. The absolute star of Picpoul de Pinet AOC, Languedoc's great dry white. Indigenous French variety of the Languedoc, synonym of Piquepoul blanc.
More informations about the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Sunny, generous southern reds: spicy, peppery Syrah, round, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), deep Mourvèdre, structured Carignan, supple Cinsault. From robust Corbières and Minervois to fresher Terrasses du Larzac, via Faugères on schist or taut Pic Saint-Loup. Lively, iodised Picpoul de Pinet whites (oysters), ample Roussanne and Marsanne. 14 sub-appellations, ~10,000 ha in regional AOC.
What are the typical flavors of the Picpoul Blanc grape variety?
- OakPresent in 1% of Picpoul Blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Picpoul Blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Picpoul Blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Picpoul Blanc