“Atypical, but very accomplished.“ - Decanter, 95 points

When is a Picpoul de Pinet not a Picpoul de Pinet? When it is harvested 10 days later than the norm, spends 6 months on the lees and is aged in ceramic jars! Boom boom, geddit?! My short-lived career as a stand-up comedian led me to a life in wine, where my humour was more widely appreciated. This Picpoul de Pinet wasn’t made to be like most, it doesn’t “bite your tongue” (the literal translation of ‘Picpoul’), it’s much richer and broader in flavour and texture thanks to the winemaking choices of Anaïs Ricôme, who returned to the family domaine in 2009, after making wine in New Zealand, and trialled many different plots and vinification techniques, before landing on this single vineyard, called ‘Bréchallune.’ 13% alc. Drink now-2035. Organic.

Press reviews:

Decanter (Natalie Earl): “Rich and creamy aromas, buttery even: popcorn, toast. Rich and weighty, oily in texture, yet with a dry finish that hints at salinity and bitter pith. Overtly leesy flavours. It will have fans.“ 95 points

Decanter (Heather Dougherty): “A slight earthiness extends from nose to palate, which is both broad and fresh. Lovely lees influence adds to the soft green herbs and lively fruit.“ 95 points

Decanter (Wieteke Teppema): “Citrus and yellow fruits on a full, textured palate with lees ageing evident; a touch lactic. Atypical, but very accomplished.“ 95 points