Les Flamants
AOP Picpoul de Pinet
This is one of very few examples where the appellation is named after a single grape variety, Piquepoul, coupled with the village of Pinet to confirm its provenance. Picpoul de Pinet is a white-only AOP located on a limestone plateau edging Thau lagoon which opens onto the Mediterranean. It is the ultimate southern appellation for fish and shellfish. The pairing is extremely popular because Picpoul is an excellent foil for saltiness, for the saline flavours of seafood, certain cheeses and cured meats. The ‘Les Flamants' label is directly linked to the majestic bird whose natural habitat is the lagoons. The flamingo symbolises life and longevity. The Egyptians used it to epitomise the Phoenix.
Piquepoul
10-12°C
The vineyards of Pomerols and Florensac are located near the lagoon of Thau in the Hérault départment. The terroir consists essentially of limestone-clay plateaus, rich in Cretaceous limestone and full of quartzes pebbles. The Mediterranean climate is accentuated here by lower rainfall and higher temperatures than average.
Our winegrower partners cultivate around 50 hectares planted with a single grape-variety called "Piquepoul". This is a very late-ripening variety with fine natural acidity even in hot years. Yields is at 60 hl/ha maximum.
Selection is enforced both in the vineyard and at the reception bay, where the addition of enzymes precedes a 6-hour long prefermentation steeping at 8°C, followed by static settling of the must and fermentation at low temperatures. Winemaking procedures are adapted towards the production of Piquepoul cuvées marked by this variety’s particular acidity and aromas. Other cuvées are stirred on their lees in order to enhance their structure. Final blending of the cuvées is decided upon by tastings prior to the bottling.
The full flavour of this wine is brought out alongside seafood and grilled fish.
A bright yellow color tinged with green, and a subtle refreshing nose with fruity and floral aromas. Lively and aromatic on the palate with the fragrance of lemons and blossom, ending on a refreshing hint of delicate bitterness.
