08.22.2018 - By Tony Notto
This week we are talking about the lesser known and grown Piquepoul grape and the area it predominantly comes from. Wine Recommendations Richemer Piquepoul Cotes de Thau 2016 - priced around $6. Nose - chalky minerality, citrus - like lemon drop candy and a hint of honeysuckle It’s dry with medium plus acidity, full body and Flavors - lemon and white flowers For a full bodied wine it very crisp and refreshing which allows you to enjoy during hot weather although it does have 12% ABV Not very complex in flavor but more complex in the nose and this wine really shined when paired with food Félines Jourdan 2016 - priced around $13. Nose - lemon, tropical fruits, white peach and white flowers It’s dry with medium acidity, fully body Flavors - lemon, white flowers and melon The flavors of this wine are pretty subtle but it’s not a one note wine, it’s complex with lots of different fruit flavors going on. It’s really delicious! You can find information on where to purchase this wine here Domaine Condamine l'Evêque La Dent 2015 - priced around $13. Estate bottled wine Nose - lemon, flowers a hint of minerality and spice It’s dry with medium plus acidity, full body Flavors - lemon, white flowers and melon Delicious, crisp wine - probably the most acidic of the three wines You can find information on where to purchase this wine here Sources: Wikipedia Picpoul de Pinet AOC Wine Folly Wine-Searcher That Useful Wine Site Washingtonian Vinepair Oxford Guide to Wine