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Les Hauts de Morin-Langaran Picpoul de Pinet 2017
Picpoul de Pinet AOP
Listed among the top 100 wines in the South of France, Les Hauts de Morin-Langaran is a fine example of the Picpoul grape. Formerly used mainly for Vermouth, Picpoul’s enjoying a surge in popularity – it’s the new Pinot Grigio, only more interesting!
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Zesty and vibrant with pear and melon fruit and refreshing acidity
Aroma
Fresh floral and green fruit aromas with a faint hint of sea air
The Picpoul grape is renowned for its pristine mineral freshness – even in the warmth of the Languedoc in southern France, the only place it is grown. The grapes for this wine come from close to the Etang de Thau, a salt lake not far from the Cap d’Agde and close to the famous oyster beds of Bouzigues. Aired by salty sea breezes, they deliver unmistakable Mediterranean character. The result is a very well balanced wine with lots of ripe fruit and crisp zip. Look out for aromas of white flowers, lime zest, green pear and ripe melon flavours, beautifully balanced by a zesty edge and faintly salty tang. No wonder Picpoul is enjoying a renaissance in wine bars and restaurants both in France and in the UK. A perfect apéritif and seafood white.
For the 2016 vintage
