DOMAINE FÉLINES JOURDAN PICPOUL de PINET 2023

Picpoul de Pinet is one of the best-value whites from the south of France. The Domaine Felines Jourdan, based just to the west of Meze near the Bassin de Thau has been in the Jourdan family since 1983. It is Picpoul which has made them famous. The richness and complexity of the wines comes from the diversity of the local soils: clay and chalk, red and gravelly, gravel and quartz.

A deliciously crisp and vibrant wine which shows intense citrus notes on the nose and palate. Its fresh acidity makes this incredibly thirst-quenching, while the gentle minerality and delicate saline note on the finish makes a second glass almost irresistible. This is the perfect match for a plate of fresh oysters, though it will happily sit alongside any other shellfish dishes.

Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"Gold coloured and shiny, with green shades. On the palate, the typical acidity of Picpoul de Pinet is balanced by the depth and persistence due to the dry summer, perfect for this grape variety. First, the wine is fresh and aromatic, notes of pear and citrus. Then, it develops crystallized lemon, peach and pomelo aromas which confirm the minerality and freshness. Ample final with subtle aniseed notes."

88/100 Amy Wislocki, Decanter, March 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"Great value, a fruit forward style of Picpoul that is easy to enjoy. Full flavoured with notes of fruit salad, ripe peach and apple, but with a lemon zestiness and Picpoul's characteristic coastal tang to keep it fresh. The 2023 vintage Picpouls are showing nicely at the moment – don't hold on to this for too long, but enjoy in the vibrancy of youth."