Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine La Croix Gratiot

Harvesting grapes at night to keep them cool upon arrival at the winery was a meticulous process that helped maintain the freshness of the delicate fruit character and guaranteed the aromatic style of the wine. Stainless steel tanks were used for fermentation and storage to prevent oxidation of the precious stone fruit character, while a cool fermentation temperature of approximately 15°C helped preserve the fruit purity. The wine rested on the fine lees for several months prior to bottling.

Located on a chalky plateau near the commune of Mèze, the grapes for this wine benefit from the cool maritime breezes from the nearby Mediterranean Sea. The resulting white variety retains its naturally high acidity, giving rise to a vibrant and refreshing wine.

The vibrant yellow color of this certified organic Picpoul with youthful hues belies the fresh citrus aromas of lime and grapefruit on the nose. The palate is well-balanced, with fresh acidity and a mouthwatering, persistent finish.

Anais Ricome, the esteemed winemaker responsible for this masterpiece, was recently lauded as “the pinnacle of Picpoul de Pinet” by La Revue du Vin de France magazine.

£14.00 Inc. VAT 75cl