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Domaine Félines Jourdan Picpoul de Pinet

  • Picpoul de Pinet
  • Piquepoul
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Vineyard

Soils and climatic conditions (Typical Mediterranean climate marked by maritime influences):

  • Félines, gently sloping plain located on the banks of the Thau Lagoon, where the vines enjoy the cool marine air. Soils characteristics; limestone and clay (elevation from 2 to 20m)
  • Les Cadastres, located on a plateau halfway between Les Félines and La Coulette, this vineyard is truly at the heart of the appellation. The vines are exposed to the marine air and wind, and bordered by the ancient Roman highway. The soils here are a complex composition of chalk and pebbles (elevation 45m )
  • La Coulette, Eastern exposure, red soils with sandy gravel layer over deeper strata of sandstone, here, piquepoul vines are planted at the edge of the forest, well shield from the wind (elevation 80m)

Vinification

Grapes pressed directly, fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks at 16-18°, ageing on fine lees ten weeks. Blend of grapes coming from our three “terroirs”.

Tasting notes and Pairing

Gold coloured and shiny, with green shades. In mouth, the typical acidity of Picpoul de Pinet is balanced by the depth and persistence due to the dry summer, perfect for this grape variety. First, the wine is fresh and aromatic, notes of pear and citrus. Then, it develops crystallized lemon, peach and pomelo aromas which confirm the minerality and freshness. Ample final with subtle aniseed notes.

For the aperitif with fresh pélardon, seafood, oysters, and the Sète traditional dishes; “tielle”, stuffed mussels, “macaronade”, “rouille” with cuttlefish, monkfish“bourride”. Perfect with grilled fishes, “gambas à la plancha” red mullets with tapenade, Sea bream cooked with fennel. Also very good with sushis, scallop, lobster and crawfish.

Ageing and Cellaring

Ageing: 5 years