Picpoul de Pinet ‘Trois Mats’ 2022
Producer
Picpoul de Pinet is a wine produced in a small region behind the sand dunes of Sete on the Mediterranean coast. Ungrafted Piquepoul vines planted on chalky soils are kept cool and humid by the sea breeze. This Domaine is one of only four significant producers of Picpoul de Pinet alongside 20 or so tiny Domaines. Hidden behind a neglected concrete facade of the old winery lies an immaculate modern facility. This progressive winery manages a variety of domaines and styles, the `Trois Mats` is overseen by a New Zealand consultant winemaker.
Tasting Notes
A bright, fresh Languedoc white from the coastal flatlands of Sete. A fresh nose bursting with aromas of white flowers and citrus fruit followed by notes of ginger, quince and anis. It is lively on the palate with notes of lemon, melon and honey finishing crisp and dry with matured crystallised citrus fruits. The wine is made protectively to preserve freshness and no stirring of lees to ensure a fresh minerality and a lively saline finish.
Food
Lovely as an aperitif or an excellent accompaniment to cold salads, shellfish, grilled fish and scallop carpaccio.
Alc 12.5% Screwcap