The best wines of Picpoul de Pinet

Discover the best wines of Picpoul de Pinet of Languedoc-Roussillon as well as the best winemakers of Picpoul de Pinet and estates of Picpoul de Pinet to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Picpoul de Pinet and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Picpoul de Pinet by region

Looking for a good wine of Picpoul de Pinet of Languedoc-Roussillon among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Picpoul de Pinet. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Picpoul de Pinet with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Picpoul de Pinet

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Picpoul de Pinet

Red wines from the region of Picpoul de Pinet go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef with panang curry (red curry), pasta with tuna, garlic and lemon cream or lamb confit with new potatoes.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Picpoul de Pinet

On the nose the red wine of the region of Picpoul de Pinet. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, green apple or lemon and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Picpoul de Pinet. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Picpoul de Pinet

  • 2018With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Picpoul de Pinet

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Piquepoul Noir
  • Petit Verdot
  • Picpoul Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Picpoul de Pinet

A wine route planned in the region of Picpoul de Pinet? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Picpoul de Pinet.

Discovering the wine region of Picpoul de Pinet

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.

Great white wines of Picpoul de Pinet

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Picpoul de Pinet

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 lasagne with two salmons, zucchini quiche or chinese fondue.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Picpoul de Pinet

On the nose the white wine of the region of Picpoul de Pinet. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, honeysuckle or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Picpoul de Pinet. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Picpoul de Pinet

  • 2012With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Picpoul de Pinet

  • Picpoul Blanc
  • Grenache
  • Pinot Grigio
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Picpoul de Pinet

A wine route planned in the region of Picpoul de Pinet? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Picpoul de Pinet.

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. 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. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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