Picpoul de Pinet, Levre Piquante

In Languedocian dialect the word Picpoul literally means "lip stinger", in reference to the wine's zippy acidity. In French the proper translation would be Levre Piquante. The wine is made by the sustainability focussed Ormarine, who with their 470 members have put this wine firmly on the map.

Piquepoul blanc grapes are grown on the hills above the Med, just a stone's throw from the world famous Bassan de Thau Oyster Farms! The grapes are harvested in mid-September, fermented at a cool temperature in stainless steel and bottled soon after.

Fresh and citrussy. The palate is lively, zesty and impossible to dislike. Open straight from the fridge in the sunshine.

Pairs well perfectly with oysters (as to be expected!) or a fresh goat's cheese salad