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Key regions
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Synonyms
Picpoul is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, herbs and herbal.
The regions that matter for it are Picpoul de Pinet.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Clairette.
Watch for the synonyms: Piquepoul, Picapoll, Avello and Languedocien.
At the table it suits salmon with capers & butter, salted cod with potato hash and ham croquettes.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Salmon with Capers & Butter
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Salted Cod with Potato Hash
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Ham Croquettes
Also labelled.
Piquepoul, Picapoll, Avello, Languedocien.
Bottles to look for.
- Abadal Nuat, Pla de Bages, Spain
- Abadal Picapoll, Pla de Bages, Spain
- Bonny Doon Vineyard Picpoul, Arroyo Seco, USA
- Cap Cette Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Cave de l'Ormarine Picpoul de Pinet Carte Noire, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Cave de l'Ormarine Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Domaine de Morin-Langaran Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Domaine Felines Jourdan Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Picpoul: common questions
01.What does Picpoul taste like?+
Picpoul tastes of citrus, herbs and herbal. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Picpoul from?+
Picpoul originates in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
03.Where is Picpoul grown?+
The key regions for Picpoul are Picpoul de Pinet.
04.What food pairs with Picpoul?+
Pour it with salmon with capers & butter, salted cod with potato hash and ham croquettes.
05.What else is Picpoul called?+
Picpoul is also labelled Piquepoul, Picapoll, Avello and Languedocien.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.