Picpoul de Pinet - Coteaux du Languedoc - Vins de Pays des Côtes de Thau  
  Range of Wines and Characteristics
 


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red

IGP Côtes de Thau

OENOLOGY
     
Appellation :
IGP Côtes de Thau
Grape variety :
85 % black Carignan, 10% black Grenache , 5% Syrah
Type of soil :
Limestone, broken stone, and quartz. Facing South.
Vinification :
Selected vineyards, grapes selected and enzymes added on reception, pre-fermentation maceration for one week, alcoholic fermentation at 30°-32°C, post-fermentation maceration for 5 days.
Alcool: :
12%Vol.
Oenologists :
C.PAYON, P.SOLANET, P.CROS.
   
TASTING
     
Hue : Deep, ruby red.
Nose : Rich and powerful, with intense notes of red fruit and smoky, grilled aromas.
Palette : Remarkably full in the mouth with a supple structure; dense, with tannins of a rare finesse. A long velvety finish.
GASTRONOMY
   
Best drunk within 3 years of harvesting. Serve between 14°C and 16°C with grilled meat, game, regional dishes and cheeses.
Packaging : Bag in Box 10 litres.
     


 

 

 

 



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rosé
IGP Côtes de Thau

OENOLOGY
     
Appellation :
IGP Côtes de Thau
Grape variety :
75 % black Carignan, 20 % black Grenache, 5 % Cinsault.
Type of Soil :
Limestone, broken stone, and quartz. Facing South.
Vinification :
Selected vineyards, grapes selected and enzymes added on reception, pre-fermentation maceration in Elite vats at 8°C for 6 hours. Free-run juice, static racking of the must, clear must reintroduced, low temperature alcoholic fermentation.
Alcool :
12.5%Vol.
Oenologists :
C.PAYON, P.SOLANET, P.CROS.
   
TASTING
     
Hue : bright, limpid, strong pink.
Noze : Clean yet complex, giving pleasant aromas of strawberry, cinnamon and vanilla.
Palette : A lively attack, well-balanced, well-blended, soft and full; a pleasant finish with a hint of boiled sweets.
   
GASTRONOMY
   
Best drunk within 18 months of harvesting. Serve chilled (10°C) with fish, seafood, entrées, salads, barbecued meat, water fowl and Mediterranean dishes.
Packaging : Bag in box 10 liters
     


 

 

 

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white

IGP Côtes de Thau

OENOLOGY
     
Appellation :
IGP Côtes de Thau
Grape varieties :
75 % white Terret, 15 % de white Grenache, 10 % white Carignan.
Type of Soil :
Limestone, broken stone, and quartz. Facing South.
Vinification :
Selected vineyards, grapes selected and enzymes added on reception, pre-fermentation maceration at 8°C for 6 hours, static racking of the must, low temperature alcoholic fermentation.
Alcool :
12%Vol.
Oenologists :
C.PAYON, P.SOLANET, P.CROS.
   
TASTING
     
Hue : Luminous, brilliant pale gold.
Noze : Intense and complex; typical of the blend with undertones of grapefruit and pineapple and an elegant hint of white flowers.
Palette : A delicate attack, soft and full and highly expressive; a well-balanced with a fresh and lively finish (hints of citrus flavoured boiled sweets).
GASTRONOMY
   
Best drunk within a year of harvesting. Serve chilled (6-8°C) with fish, seafood, shellfish and traditional cuisine.
Packaging : Bag in box 10 liters
     

 


 

 

 

 


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AOP Languedoc
PICPOUL DE PINET

REFERENCES OENOLOGIQUES
     
Appellation :
AOP Languedoc Picpoul de Pinet
Grape varieties :
100% Piquepoul
Type of Soil :
Limestone, broken stone, and quartz. Facing South.
Vinification :
: Selected vineyards, grapes selected and enzymes added on reception, pre-fermentation maceration at 8°C for 6 hours, static racking of the must, low temperature alcoholic fermentation.
Alcool :
12.5%Vol.
Oenologists :
C.PAYON, P.CROS., V.BERTHUIT
   
TASTING
     
Hue : Brilliant yellow with green highlights.
Noze : Fine and fresh with a fruity, floral aroma. A long-lasting bouquet with a suggestion of citrus fruit.
Palate : Lively and fresh with hints of citrus fruit and flowers, followed by a light, refreshing bitterness.
GASTRONOMY
   
Serve chilled (6-8°C). Its full flavour comes out best with seafood or grilled fish.
Packaging : Bag in Box 5 liters
     

 

 

 

 

 

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red

Coteaux du Languedoc

OENOLOGY
     
Appellation :
Coteaux du languedoc
Grape variety :
30% Syrah, 50% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre
Type of soil :
Scrublands
Vinification :
Long and traditional in oak barrels.
Alcool: :
12.5%Vol.
Oenologists :
C.PAYON, P.CROS., P.SOLANET
   
TASTING
     
Hue : Nice intense colour.
Nose : Aroma of spices, candied fruits. Notes of vanilla.
Palette : Harmonious tannins, rich and elegant sensations.
A wine marqued by the soil.
GASTRONOMY
   
Perfect for red meat, game and cheese.
Packaging : Bag in Box 5 litres.