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Château Saint Martin de la Garrigue Picpoul de Pinet 2018

Picpoul de Pinet AOP

Take a taste of this dazzling white from a family domaine that dates back to the 9th century. It’s made from the ultra trendy Picpoul grape, described by critic Olly Smith as “brilliant value and zinging with lemon freshness”. About sums this one up!

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Bright, fresh lemon and apple fruit; some lees ageing adding weight

Aroma

Floral, herbal and citrus

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Château Saint Martin de la Garrigue Picpoul de Pinet 2018

More information

  • 14.0% ABV
  • 10.5 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2021
  • Vegan

For a crisp white – somewhere in style between Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio – search out Picpoul. It’s grown only in Pinet, in the very south of France, and has recently come into its own. One of the most successful estates is Château Saint Martin de la Garrigue, with 63 hectares of vines, surrounded by pine and olive trees and wild herbal garrigue. All flavours you may pick up in this crisp white. It’s one of the most beautiful estates in the Languedoc, complete with a Renaissance château and 9th century chapel. The property’s vineyards comprise 50 different plots, growing a total of 17 grape varieties. This particular gem was awarded a Coup de Coeur by Bettane & Desseauve, and was numbered among the Top 10 Languedoc wines by Tim Atkin MW.

"Long lingering finish of crisp autumn apples – buy this for a change from New Zealand Sauvignon" Online Review
For the 2017 vintage
Map showing Picpoul de Pinet AOP
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