2018-C Poule de Pic Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France (750ml)   

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Pale yellow in color, this wine offers primary scents of citrus rind and tropical fruit. The palate shows fresh pineapple and mandarin orange. The mouthfeel is light and brisk with a crisp, exuberant finish.

Located between Méditerannée and Cevennes, and bordered in the south by the Bassin de Thau, Domaine La Grangette is situated in the center of the Languedoc AOP of Picpoul de Pinet. However, the domaine also has a very storied past. During the Middle Ages, the domaine was part of a vast territory under the responsibility of the Baron de Guers. To feed the significant cavalry of the castle, the domaine used to cultivate cereals and alfalfa. The name “Grangette”, which means a small barn, is derived from this significant piece of history. Domaine La Grangette is the only estate to produce a white, red and rosé from the Picpoul grape variety. Under the thoughtful ownership and stewardship of Michel and Christelle Moret, Domaine La Grangette practices sustainable viticulture with low yields and an eye towards the future. Fruit for this 100% Picpoul Blanc from 12-year-old vines was machine harvested, then carefully hand-sorted before being pneumatically pressed and fermented at 54°F for 21 days in a stainless steel tank. The resulting wine was aged for four months in stainless steel before being bottled.