Picpoul de Pinet

The ultimate oyster wine from the Languedoc! Picpoul de Pinet is renowned for its fresh, briny character that harmonizes perfectly with seafood. This 2024 vintage is crisply dry, with a mineral freshness and a subtle hint of citrus. The name Picpoul literally means "lip-stinger" due to its lively acidity. Fresh, salty, and dry - exactly as a good Picpoul should be. A quintessential summer wine, but also delicious with fish all year round.

Wine: Domaine de Belle Mare Picpoul de Pinet

Country: France

Region: Languedoc

Origin: Picpoul de Pinet

Vintage: 2024

Wine color/type: White

Bottle size: 0.75 l

Grape variety: Picpoul

Description: Tingly fresh and briny, white fruit, dry, very inviting. In our opinion, a perfect oyster wine.

Pairs well with: Oysters, salads, shellfish and crustaceans

Serving temperature: 8/10°C

Domain information:
Picpoul-de-Pinet is located right on the Bassin de Thau, the great nursery for oyster farming, west of Sète. Picpoul comprises six municipalities and is a sub-appellation within the Coteaux du Languedoc. Picpoul has its own climate zone. The area lies at an altitude of 65 meters and was included in the AOC Coteaux du Languedoc in 1985. 

Domaine de Belle Mare is situated right on the Bassin de Thau, not far from the towns of Sète and Mèze. The total vineyard area is 68 hectares. The grape varieties planted are typical Languedoc varieties such as Syrah, Cinsault, Viognier, Muscat, Roussanne, and Picpoul. The more international grapes Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon also thrive here.