Château de La Mirande Picpoul de Pinet

 Château de La Mirande

2023

Picpoul de Pinet  AOP
 
France -  Languedoc
                            

      Marie-Laure Albajan à Castelnau de Guers

    History and Location:
Domaine de la Mirande established in 1850 is located in the area controlled Picpoul de Pinet in the municipality of Castelnau de Guers name.
Born on public land then used as a vineyard manager, Joseph Albajan bought the estate in 1988. Since its first vintage wine is bottled at the property.
Each year the awards in various competitions are supporting the efforts of the lovers winemaker with vineyards and hunting wild boar.

       Terroir:
A paradise for mountain bikers between scrubland and vineyards.
The clay-limestone land Epernay types are particularly suitable for white grapes whose "Piquepoul" is the jewel of the area.
The various plots are mainly exposed South-East towards the Thau lagoon, protected scrubland and pine forests where the sun is up.
  
      Grape:
100% piquepoul

    Winemaking:
The grapes are harvested at full maturity immediately squeezed in a pneumatic press to extract the juice, the finest and most aromatic.

      Tasting:
A dry white wine with light aromas of hazelnuts, balanced and short.
A classic Pinet Picpoul.

    Style of wine:
Dry white wine to accompany the shell

     Food pairing:
Oysters Bouzigues

      Potential:
A drink now.

      Analytical:
12.5% vol.
75 cl
contains sulfites
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for health.
Consume with moderation.

The consumption of alcoholic drinks during pregnancy, even in small amounts, can have serious consequences on the health of the child