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La Croix Gratiot - Bréchallune - Picpoul de Pinet
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€27.60 ex. VAT
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- Organic
Tasting notes
The wine is bright, golden yellow, indicating careful extraction and aging on lees. This is the case in Bréchallune, aged in sandstone amphorae in search of something other than the simple piquepoul reserved for oysters: lemon, kunquat, ginger, vibration.
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Provenance
- Type
- White
- Producer
- La Croix Gratiot
- Country
- France
- Appellation
- Picpoul de Pinet
- Region
- Languedoc-Roussillon
Technical
- Vintage
- 2025
- Grapes
- Picpoul
- ABV
- 13%
- Size
- 75cl
- Ageing
- Serving
- 8° - 10° C
- Drinking window
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About this wine
La Croix Gratiot's Bréchallune represents the pinnacle of organic viticulture in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. This producer has established itself as a custodian of sustainable farming practices, cultivating their Picpoul vines with biodynamic precision to preserve the mineral integrity of their coastal terroir. The estate's commitment to environmental stewardship extends throughout production, ensuring each bottle reflects both principle and place.
Picpoul de Pinet stands as one of France's most distinctive white wine appellations, defined by its unique Mediterranean microclimate and limestone-rich soils. La Croix Gratiot's interpretation showcases the Picpoul grape's natural affinity for seafood-centric fine dining and leisurely seaside occasions, equally at home aboard a private vessel or at a refined coastal estate. At 13% ABV, this white wine achieves the balance characteristic of the appellation: refreshing yet structured enough for serious cellar consideration.
The Bréchallune cuvée demonstrates how organic and biodynamic certification need not compromise complexity. La Croix Gratiot's meticulous vineyard management and minimal intervention philosophy yield a Picpoul that expresses terroir authentically, making it a compelling choice for collectors seeking pedigree-driven white wines from France's dynamic southern regions.
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La Croix Gratiot
La Croix Gratiot is a wine producer based in the Picpoul de Pinet appellation, located within the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. The estate works with Picpoul, the white grape variety that defines this coastal…
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