Domaine La Croix Gratiot Picpoul de Pinet 2024

Domaine La Croix Gratiot Picpoul de Pinet 

Region: Languedoc, France

Vintage: 2024

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Picpoul

ABV: 12.5%

Notes: Organic

This Picpoul is a vibrant yellow in colour with youthful hues. On the nose are fresh aromas of citrus fruit such as lime and grapefruit. The palate is full but extremely well balanced, with fresh acidity and a mouthwatering, persistent finish.

The Picpoul grapes grow close to the commune of Mèze on a chalky limestone plateau. The proximity of the zone to the Mediterranean sea means maritime breezes help to cool the climate and provide ideal conditions for developing the variety’s aromatic compounds and lively acidity. Sustainability is at the core of what Domaine La Croix Gratiot do and since taking to the helm Anaïs has driven a transition to biodynamic farming and gained organic certification from the 2021 vintage.

For over 30 years Domaine La Croix Gratiot, which comprises 35 hectares in Montagnac, has been owned by brothers Yves and Hugues Ricome. After years of selling to their local co-operative, Yves started bottling his own wine in 2005 and bought his brother’s share of the domaine in 2009. His daughter Anaïs, who worked in New Zealand with Matt Thomson (co-owner of Blank Canvas), has since taken over managing the estate. Anaïs has driven a transition to biodynamic farming and gained organic certification from the 2021 vintage. She makes wonderfully pure, unoaked wines reflecting the potential of the local varieties. Her work and vision have resulted in the recognition of La Croix Gratiot as ‘the pinnacle of Picpoul de Pinet’ by French publication la Revue du vin de France.

https://croix-gratiot.com