The Vigneview Verdict
I first discovered the refreshing European white wine Picpoul de Pinet about a year ago and was so impressed. If you enjoy white wines filled with vibrant acidity, orange blossom aromas and zingy citrus, juicy nectarines and ripe indulgent pineapple aromas and flavours, then this is the wine for you! Nicknamed ‘lip stinger’, you’ll never forget the immediate burst of acidity on you palate! As a reminder of its close proximity to the Mediterranean, you’ll enjoy a lengthy finish filled with savoury salinity that continues to linger like an ocean wave retreating back out to sea. This Villemarin Picpoul de Pinet 2020 wine is made by Cave de L’Ormarine, which is one of the top cooperative producers in the Picpoul de Pinet area.
As a reminder of its close proximity to the Mediterranean, you’ll enjoy a lengthy finish filled with savoury salinity that continues to linger like an ocean wave retreating back out to sea. This Villemarin Picpoul de Pinet 2020 wine is made by Cave de L’Ormarine, which is one of the top cooperative producers in the Picpoul de Pinet area.
The Picpoul grape is a fantastic example of a variety that retains high acidity levels despite growing in a warm, Mediterranean climate. This grape thrives in the Picpoul de Pinet AOP which is located in the Languedoc region of France just next to the Thau lagoon. Such close proximity to the sea and lagoon hugely benefit the grapes because of the cooling breezes that enable the grapes to retain their acidity and eventually add freshness to the wine.
Food Pairing
Pair this beautiful Cave de L’Ormarine Villemarin Picpoul de Pinet 2020 wine with seafood or your favourite goat’s cheese. I enjoyed this wine with Pélardon AOC goat’s cheese which is also from the Languedoc-Roussillon region
Cheers! x
Producer: Cave de L’Ormarine Villemarin, Picpoul de Pinet
Country: France
Region: Picpoul de Pinet
Vintage: 2020
Grapes: Picpoul
Closure: Screw cap
Style: still
Colour: Pale lemon
Sweetness: Off-dry
Price: £7.49 (Majestic)
Acidity: High
Alcohol: 13%
Body: medium
Aromas/Flavours:
Floral: Orange blossoms
Citrus fruit: Lemon and grapefruit
Tropical fruit: Pineapple
Stone fruit: Nectarine
Other: Salinity
Drinking Window: Drink now!