Additional Information
| Goes well with | Aperitif (on its own), Cheeses, Cold Meats, Fish, Salmon, Seafood, Spicy food, Summer Salads, Thai food |
|---|---|
| Country/Region | France, France/Languedoc |
| Grape type | Piquepoul |
| Drinking style | Crisp, clean, dry |
Details
The Picpoul de Pinet style was created in 1773, when Turgot, one of Louis XVI's future ministers, gave permission for each barrel of the local wine to be branded with a red-hot branding iron with a sign marking the quality of the Pinet vineyards.
Today, the winemaking team at Chatea de Mirande are perpetuating this centuries-old tradition and legendary history with considerable success. The Ormarine Winery wine-growing area is on a unique site only a few yards from the Mediterranean sea. The Grape variety is called Piquepoul, hence the slightly easier name of Picpoul!
