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Picpoul (France)

Picpoul

Picpoul (Piquepoul) is an ancient wine grape that grows only in the Languedoc and Rhône Valley in France, and in parts of Catalonia in Spain.

The name translates to "lip stinger" in the historical Occitan language, a direct nod to the grape's mouthwateringly high natural acidity.

Picpoul Flavors

Lemon and Grapefruit flavors are typical for Picpoul, with hints Flowers and Minerals.

Lemon
Lemon
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Flowers
Flowers
Mineral
Minerals

Languedoc Wines

Languedoc

Soil

White Wine

Limestone
Schist
Gravel
Clay

Climate

Soil

Coastal plains
Rolling hills
Mountainous
Hot and Dry
Intense Summers

Black Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon

Grenache
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Carignan
Cinsault

White Grapes

Sauvignon

Ugni Blanc
Vermentino
Picpoul Blanc
Grenache Blanc
Marsanne
Roussanne
Viognier


Red Wines

Red Wine

Coteaux du Languedoc AOC
Corbières AOC
Languedoc

White Wines

White Wine

Picpoul Blanc
Rolle
Ugni Blanc

Sparkling Wines:

Crémant de Limoux


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