Florensac Picpoul de Pinet: Excellent Dry White Wine from Southern France

January 31, 2020

While Bordeaux and Burgundy in France get most of the attention from wine aficionados, there are some good wines and great bargains to be found in the Languedoc-Roussillon coastal region in Southern France.

Les Vignerons de Florensac (The Winemakers of Florensac) is composed of some 260 winemakers and it’s this territory – an ancient one – where one of my favorite Picpoul de Pinets is made. It’s long been one of my go-to white wines from France, and I especially like the wallet-friendly price: here in Utah it sells for $12.99 per bottle.

The wine is made from 100% Piquepoul grapes, and why the grape varietal is spelled different from the wine is a mystery to me. Piquepoul grapes come in both red and white varieties and this Picpoul de Pinet is made, of course, with white (blanc) grapes.

Unscrew the cap, pour a glass of Picpoul de Pinet, and you’ll encounter citrus aromas along with those of fruits such as pear and apple with a bit a grapefruit. I was told once that Picpoul translates as “lip stinger,” which would seem appropriate since this is a bone dry, acidic wine – super crisp and tangy. It is also quite earthy, with mineral undertones that make Florensac Picpoul de Pinet a good partner for oysters, mussels, clams and such. It’s also an excellent picnic wine. So, pick a peck of Picpoul.

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Ted Scheffler

Originally trained as an anthropologist, Ted Scheffler is a seasoned food, wine, and travel writer based in Utah. He loves cooking, skiing, music, and reading, and spends an inordinate amount of time tending to his ever-growing herd of guitars and amplifiers. Ted is also the author of the Utah Bites newsletter, which is published in partnership with Utah Stories. Before moving to Utah, Ted lived in New York City, and numerous states in the US, as well as in various countries overseas, Spain, Japan, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. He earned a Master’s Degree in Anthropology from the Graduate Faculty of The New School for Social Research.