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Name of varietal: Picpoul (Piquepoul)

Common synonyms: Avello, Avillo, Extra, Feher Piquepoul, Languedocien, Picapoll, Picapolla, Picapulla, Picpoul, Picpoul de Pinet

Parentage of the grape: Unknown.

History of the grape: Wine has been made from this grape since at least the 17th century, when it was cited as “Piquepoul,” or “lip stinger,” presumably because of its high natural acidity. It comes in Noir, Gris, and Blanc versions. The white is the most planted, but it’s common to see all three in the same vineyard. Picpoul was popular throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, and was once a common base for vermouth, but lost a lot of vineyard area after the phylloxera epidemic. It is now regaining popularity, and its main AC, Picpoul de Pinet, is becoming better-known.

Picpoul Noir is most common as a minor ingredient in the Chateaneuf du Pape blend.

Characteristics of the grape: lemon, mineral, high acidity, full body

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Domaine des Lauriers Coteaux du Languedoc Picpoul-de-Pinet
Winery: Domaine des Lauriers
Color: White Wines

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Sautéed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Pears

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Picpoul Felines Jourdan
Winery: Domaine Félines Jourdan
Region: France » Languedoc-roussillon » Languedoc » Coteaux du Languedoc » Picpoul de Pinet
Type: Table Wines

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Fried Fish Marinated in Garlic, Vinegar, Oregano, and Cumin

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Picpoul Felines Jourdan
Winery: Domaine Félines Jourdan
Region: France
Type: Table Wines

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Fish and Chips with Tartar Sauce

This is the iconic, beloved, comfort food of England: crispy cod or haddock and crunchy French fries with the traditional accompaniments of creamy, briny tartar sauce and malt vinegar. In the class... Read more »

Hecht & Bannier Languedoc Blanc
Winery: Hecht & Bannier
Region: France » Languedoc-roussillon » Languedoc
Type: Table Wines

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Ozark Catfish Sandwich with Warm Pan Slaw

Round out this down-home sandwich with garlic oven fries. Read more »

Domaine St. Martin de la Garrigue la Picpoul Blanc
Winery: Château Saint Martin de la Garrigue
Region: France
Type: Table Wines

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Pan-Fried Fish Almondine

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Hecht & Bannier Languedoc Blanc
Winery: Hecht & Bannier
Region: France » Languedoc-roussillon » Languedoc
Type: Table Wines

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Balsamic-Glazed Halibut

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Clos des Augustines Pic-St-Loup Rose
Winery: Les Augustines
Region: France » Languedoc-roussillon » Languedoc » Coteaux du Languedoc » Pic Saint Loup
Type: Table Wines

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Pan-Fried Catfish with Cajun Tartar Sauce

This fish is "fried" without the calories or trouble of deep-fat frying. For a spicier sauce, add more hot pepper sauce. Read more »

Hecht & Bannier Languedoc Blanc
Winery: Hecht & Bannier
Region: France » Languedoc-roussillon » Languedoc
Type: Table Wines

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Sauteed Chicken with Capers

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Domaine St. Martin de la Garrigue la Picpoul Blanc
Winery: Château Saint Martin de la Garrigue
Region: France » Languedoc-roussillon
Type: Table Wines

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Weekday Skillet Chicken

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Tablas Creek Picpoul Blanc Paso Robles
Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard
Region: USA » California » San Luis Obispo County » Paso Robles
Color: White Wines

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Almond-Topped Chicken Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

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Domaine Felines Jourdan Picpoul de Pinet Bottle (2009)

Winery: Domaine Félines Jourdan
Region: France » Languedoc-roussillon » Languedoc » Coteaux du Languedoc » Picpoul de Pinet
Varietal: Picpoul
Type: Table Wines
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r sprezzatura

This is a very nice Picpoul; classic flower and citrus aromas, with good acidity and minerality. Perfect wine with seafood.

Domaine des Carteresses Tavel Rosé (2010)

Winery: Domaine des Carteresses
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Tavel
Varietal: Grenache , Mourvèdre , Clairette , Picpoul , Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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CageyT

Not being very familiar with the world of Rose, this wine has turned my head. All I can say is Fabulous-- meanwhile, I will develop a vocabulary to talk about Rose.

Hugues Beaulieu Picpoul de Pinet (2009)

Winery: Hugues de Beauvignac
Region: France » Languedoc-roussillon » Languedoc » Coteaux du Languedoc » Picpoul de Pinet
Varietal: Picpoul
Type: Table Wines
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dynowine

I must say this wine has some kind of magic. The wine is not flashy but very tame and consistently attractive, a bit like milk on cereal (only here, Picpoul with herb pasta, chicken, and veggies, or maybe just bacon and eggs.). It lasts vacu-corked ...

Domaine de Beaurenard Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc (2010)

Winery: Domaine de Beaurenard
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Châteauneuf-du-pape
Varietal: Bourboulenc , Picpoul , Clairette , Roussanne , Grenache Blanc
Type: Table Wines
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Nicki Gig

aromatic, peachy, pear, apricot and honey with a little nuttiness and even some banana and melon on the palate, rounder, noticeable fruit, great length

Chateau Font-Mars Picpoul de Pinet (2008)

Winery: domaine font-mars
Region: France
Varietal: Picpoul
Type: Table Wines
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andrew

Tropical fruit notes. Was lighter mouthfeel than white Burgundy. Had as an apertif

Cave de Pomérols Coteaux du Languedoc Picpoul-de-Pinet Hugues Beaulieu (2006)

Winery: Hugues Beaulieu
Region: France » Languedoc-roussillon » Languedoc » Coteaux du Languedoc Picpoul-de-pinet
Varietal: Picpoul
Color: White Wines
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GoinGray

Scents of butter and lemon. Mild with a creamy mouthfeel.

Kybecca Picpoul (2006)

Varietal: Picpoul
Type: Table Wines
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kybecca

100% Picpoul Pale yellow color with green tints. Fresh and fine aromas of grapefruit and exotic fruit. Lime flavors, with typical focusing acidity, are hallmarks of Picpoul. This wine impresses novices and hardened geeks equally. Known as "the Muscade...

Dom Felines Jourdan Picpoul de Pinet (2010)

Winery: Domaine Félines Jourdan
Region: France
Varietal: Picpoul
Type: Table Wines
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KristinVixen

Five and a HALF! This is one of my favorite all-time whites...not only because of the nostalgia that wafts through it but also because of it's tried and true freshness, simplicity, and versatility. Summer in a glass!

Tablas Creek White Rhone Blend Paso Robles Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc (2009)

Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard
Region: USA » California » San Luis Obispo County » Paso Robles
Varietal: Rousanne , Grenache Blanc , Picpoul
Type: Table Wines
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vin0vin0

Fantastic Paso white Rhone blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Picpoul Blanc. Extremely well balanced with dried apricot, almond and ginger. Somewhat dry with nice acidity, subtle oak and a long silky finish. Very similar to the 2010 with the diffe...

Tablas Creek White Rhone Blend Paso Robles Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc (2009)

Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard
Region: USA » California » San Luis Obispo County » Paso Robles
Varietal: Rousanne , Grenache Blanc , Picpoul
Type: Table Wines
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EMark

Very attractive golden yellow color. Spring blossome floral aromas. Quite dry and refrehng in the mouth. Some kind of fruit flavor--kiwi or pineapple. Nice acid tartness gives me the refreshing thing. Bit of bitterness in the back. Good, lingerin...

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Picpoul on Snooth

  • Picpoul Felines Jourdan 2008

    May 2011

    Picpoul Felines Jourdan 2008

    Snoothrank:

    Melon and grapefruit peel on the nose, fresh pear on the palate, medium weight white, good acidity Read More

    Wine review by Klh


  • May 2011

    So last winter, we drank a bottle of 2004 Dom de la Roquete Chateauneuf du Pape.  Delicious.  Bought it at deep discount, and wished I had bought more.  Last month, at a large dinner, someone (a beverage professional from one of SF's best restaurants) brought the 2007 of same wine, direct from Kermit Lynch, so the provenance was unquestionable. ... Read More

    Forum post in the topic RP wrong about the vintage or...


  • Cap Cette Picpoul de Pinet 2009

    May 2011

    Cap Cette Picpoul de Pinet 2009

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    We had a wine pairing with 5 couples and among all of the whites the Cap Cette Picpoul De Pinet came out on top, including several more expensive California whites. Read More

    Wine review by johnsson


  • April 2011

    I would definitely go to this event. The price would be well worth it.The '89 ... ... Terret noir, Muscardin, Picpoul, Picardan, Bourboulenc and Roussanne.Featured Château de Beaucastel WinesWhites 2006 Châteauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vieilles Vignes 2008 Châteauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vieilles Vignes Reds 1989 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1990 Châteaun... Read More

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  • April 2011

    Is Muscadet a grape or is it Melon de Bourgogne? Read More

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  • March 2011

    I am fairly new to wine and am just learning about all the different types and regions of wine.  I tend to lean towards the more dry and red wines.. I was looking for a summer wine, one I could drink chilled.. I have recently discovered the "unoaked" chardonnays and I love them.. Is there any other types that fall close to this category?  Especi... Read More

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  • Domaine Felines Jourdan Picpoul de Pinet Bottle 2009

    March 2011

    Domaine Felines Jourdan Picpoul de Pinet Bottle 2009

    Snoothrank:

    This is a very nice Picpoul; classic flower and citrus aromas, with good acidity and minerality. Perfect wine with seafood. Read More

    Wine review by r sprezzatura


  • Pomerols Picpoul Pinet H.B 2008

    March 2011

    Pomerols Picpoul Pinet H.B 2008

    Snoothrank:

    Sorry, didn't like it. Has a bitter characteristic and to much of a vegetal (hard to describe.. ?) note to the flavor. I do not think the normal descriptions of this wine are quite accurate - not what expected. More sauvignon blanc than charadonnay. Read More

    Wine review by RK703


  • Pomerols Picpoul Pinet H.B 2008

    March 2011

    Pomerols Picpoul Pinet H.B 2008

    Snoothrank:

    Apples and mineral on the nose. Weak flavors with lemon and apple notes. Sweeter, bitter finish. Read More

    Wine review by mwid625


  • Caves de Pomerol Coteaux du Languedoc Picpoul-de-Pinet 2009

    March 2011

    Caves de Pomerol Coteaux du Languedoc Picpoul-de-Pinet 2009

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    No written review

    Wine review by gntop1


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