Paul Granier 'Les Grandes Garrigues' Picpoul de Pinet 2022
4.1
HK$450
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Paul Granier 'Les Grandes Garrigues' Picpoul de Pinet is a brilliant expression of the classic AOC Picpoul de Pinet appellation from the 2022 vintage. The 2022 growing season in the Languedoc was marked by a hot, dry summer, but the proximity of the vineyards to the Thau lagoon provided cooling maritime breezes that preserved the essential acidity of the grapes. The terroir is defined by limestone-heavy soils and the surrounding "garrigue" scrubland, which imparts a distinctive mineral and herbal character to this coastal white wine.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Brimming with vibrant energy, this white wine opens with bright aromas of green apple, lemon zest, and delicate white blossoms. On the palate, its signature high acidity is beautifully balanced by a crisp, light-to-medium body, showing refreshing saline minerality, wet stone, and a clean, zesty finish. This coastal white pairs magnificently with fresh oysters on the half-shell, a classic French moules-frites, or Chinese salt and pepper squid.
Winery Background The Paul Granier estate is deeply rooted in the maritime landscape of southern France, dedicating its craft to showcasing the classic regional expressions of the Languedoc. To preserve the natural brightness and delicate aromatics of the Picpoul grape, the winemaking team utilizes night harvesting to keep the fruit cool before fermentation. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, this wine is kept fresh and un-oaked, serving as a benchmark example of Picpoul's historic, crisp coastal style.