2009 Picpoul de Pinet "Black & Green Label" (La Grangette, Domaine)
Domaine La Grangette, Picpoul de Pinet "Black Label," Coteaux de Languedoc, France, 2009
100% Picpoul GREENISH GOLD COLOR, FRESH & ZIPPY, LIGHTLY FLORAL, NO OAK If you are traveling in the southeast of France, not far from Montpellier, chances are you'll stumble upon the fresh, bright and spritely wines of Picpoul de Pinet. The region is bordered by the cities of Agde, Pézeas and Sète just on the Mediterranean gulf. Here the sun shines warmly and smiles are wide, as large quantities of Picpoul are swirled, sipped and gulped near the sea. The smell of salt brine is in the air and this immensely refreshing and thirst quenching wine is a party in every bottle. Break out the oysters, shellfish and picnic baskets as this is your new summer white and pool-side sipper. Picpoul is best young and fresh, served well-chilled to hot, thirsty and hungry friends. When we tasted this in France the owner begged us to buy his higher end wines, he said "but this is the wine we take to the beach!" Exactly! A Wine Authorities Exclusive. Serving Suggestion: Raw oysters, salt cod croquettes, shrimp boil, fresh anchovy filets in oil, cold fried picnic chicken, and basil, tomato, fresh corn kernel salad.$8.99 each