France — wine

Picpoul de Pinet

Picpoul de Pinet produces France's most distinctive coastal white from the indigenous Picpoul Blanc grape on limestone soils near the Étang de Thau oyster lagoon in the Languedoc. The wines are defined by electric acidity, citrus freshness, and saline minerality — purpose-built for oysters and Mediterranean seafood.

Year Rating Notes
2023 Bright and vibrant vintage; exceptional citrus freshness and saline expression from the lagoon terroir
2022 Good balance between freshness and texture; richer style without losing the defining acidity
2021 Cooler year with excellent acidity; classic Picpoul character — lean, fresh, and mineral
2020 Warm year; slightly fuller body with excellent Picpoul citrus character; good balance maintained
2019 Benchmark vintage; textbook lip-stinging acidity and salinity with fine lemon-lime precision