Picpoul De Pinet

[KateMaine]

I have a bottle of Domaine Saint-Peyre picpoul-de-pinet Coteaux de Languedoc. I have no idea what would go well with this. Any ideas?

Kate

[Drew]

Found this info on the web.

Drew

This wine is made from 100% Picpoul grown near the Mediterranean in southern France's Languedoc region and not far from Bassin de Thau, so well known for its Bouzigues oysters. It is a greenish, pale yellow in color, with a most appealing fresh and floral bouquet, mildly reminiscent of honeysuckle and white flowers. On the palate this wine is medium bodied with elements of lemon and grapefruit, well integrated acidity, and a very clean finish. Celebrated as a seafood wine, whether simple oysters, grilled fish or some other preparation, but also as an aperitif or with other light dishes.

[Thomas]

Precisely.

[hotwine]

Yeah, we love the stuff, just picked up another case last week. Had it with chicken tostados Monday night. It's my "go-to" white these days for seafood and grilled chicken dishes.

[chittychattykathy]

Foodie:
Is that a "Hand Picked" selection? If not do you know who the importer is?
Kat

[Thomas]

cck, it's confusing out there in Pinet. So many similar names. The one we usually carry is close but not quite the same.

I do not know who the importer is out your way for either. Likely is different from the East Coast importer, who happens to be in New Jersey--called Grand Vintage.

I visited Pinet last October. It is a miracle the level of acidity from the picpoul grape, considering the vineyards are not in higher elevation and in a rather hot locale--not too far from Banyuls sur Mer.

[This message has been edited by foodie (edited 04-29-2004).]

[hotwine]

The Picpoul de Pinet I buy is actually produced by Hugues Beaulieu, imported by Kysela Pere & Fils Ltd in Winchester VA. Had the '02 again last night with grilled rainbow trout. Butimous! The acidity is just right to accompany grilled fish.

[chittychattykathy]

Yeah, I was there a few years back, very simular names. Many importers are different and some are the same, Hand Picked is in both markets and thus my question, but am sure it's not them now. Doesn't Picpoul translate to "lip-stinger" or something along those lines,
it refers to the high acidity levels.

[hotwine]

Yup, "lip-stinger" is what I've heard. Really a versatile wine, had it last night and Debra cooked with it tonight (some sort of chicken magic for daughter's visit tomorrow).