{"product_id":"la-levre-piquante-picpoul-de-pinet-2025","title":"La Levre Piquante, Picpoul de Pinet 2025","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: La Levre Piquante, Picpoul de Pinet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bright and breezy white from the sun-soaked Languedoc coast, this zippy Picpoul is bursting with citrus freshness and salty sea-breeze character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly what we look for in a good Picpoul. Bone dry, mouthwatering acidity, fresh, citrussy \u0026amp; impossible not to enjoy. There's a hint of elderflower and grapefruit, even an subtle hit of lychee supporting the lemony citrus core that gives it such a vivacious zing. Like the flowerbuds opening up in spring, this is a wine that wakes up your palate and leaves you wanting more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters with shallot vinaigrette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled prawns with lemon and garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep-fried whitebait or calamari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This used to be the kind of wine you only found on holiday, but it's now become one of our bestsellers. It's fresh lively and vivacious and an easy choice for serving with seafood or just sipping in the garden.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by \u003cstrong\u003eOrmarine\u003c\/strong\u003e, a sustainability-focussed cooperative with over 470 members, La Lèvre Piquante celebrates the zesty charm of Picpoul de Pinet. Their vineyards overlook the Étang de Thau – home to France’s most famous oyster beds – and benefit from cooling Mediterranean breezes that preserve freshness in the grapes. Ormarine has played a key role in putting Picpoul firmly on the map, balancing tradition with innovation to produce wines of clarity and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiquepoul Blanc grapes grown on coastal hillsides above the Bassin de Thau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-harvested in mid-September for peak acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel to preserve aromatics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled early to retain freshness and vibrancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Picpoul de Pinet AOP, Languedoc, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Piquepoul Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp, citrusy white with saline freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable practices in place (not certified organic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServe at:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s everything a Picpoul should be: tangy, beachy, and brilliantly drinkable. Whether you're pairing with seafood or sipping in the sunshine, it’s the ultimate southern French refresher.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cave de l'Ormarine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47360218038590,"sku":"SK-00662","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5962\/files\/DomainePerraudSaintVeran2022CloseUp_3.jpg?v=1696241534","url":"https:\/\/www.reservewines.co.uk\/products\/la-levre-piquante-picpoul-de-pinet-2025","provider":"Reserve Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}