2024 Moulin de Gassac Picpoul de Pinet

Colour : Lovely pale gold. Nose : Fresh, crisp with a hint of yellow flowers. Palate : Very fresh with great balance. Finish : A fairly full wine, fleshy yet fresh, ends deliciously with long acidity.
Notes from Polaner Selections
A classic example of why Picpoul is fondly referred to as the "Muscadet of the Midi".

About the producer

As a result of Aimé Guibert’s discovery of the exceptional amphitheatre site of Villeveyrac, an unusual partnership was born. The Moulin de Gassac wines were created in the early 90s by our father and the founder of Mas de Daumas Gassac, Aimé Guibert. Following the introduction of the vine pulling-up premium, he began a partnership with the vine growers in this area with a view to saving its plots. The Moulin de Gassac Selection played a decisive role in preventing the disappearance of this terroir. Thereafter, Mas de Daumas Gassac confirmed the wines’ unique identity with their own signature: Moulin de Gassac Produced from unique vineyards, with the help of our expertise, the Moulin de Gassac Selection reflects a shared desire to offer authentic wines. Like the first Moulin de Gassac cuvée – Figaro – which on its release in 1993 was awarded the title of best wine in the world in its category, these wines have always expressed the successful culmination of an intense selection process and rigorous compliance with specifications. The Moulin de Gassac Selection is produced from the finest plots of a unique Languedoc terroir. A remarkable amphitheatre of vines facing the Mediterranean and the port of Sète, the hills of Villeveyrac are the source of these flavourful red wines, with a distinctly southern character. The clay-limestone soil (rich in bauxite and therefore in iron) is dry and well-drained. The terroir enables the grapes to reach full maturity, with a superb concentration of flavours and a naturally reduced yield. The plots for the white and rosé wines are selected from the area around the Thau Lagoon, near the village of Pinet. The soil is clay-alluvium with a small quantity of pebbles. This high-quality terroir benefits from the influence of the Mediterranean, producing wines with a remarkable freshness.