Château de Pinet Picpoul de Pinet ‘Notes Salines’ (Organic), Picpoul de Pinet AOP, Languedoc, France

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TASTING NOTES

‘Notes Salines’ captures the breezy, coastal essence of southern France. Refreshing and precise with lively lemon zest, green apple and oyster shell salinity. Crisp and linear with a delicate floral lift and zippy citrus on the finish. A natural match for oysters, grilled prawns, and goat’s cheese tarts

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS WINE

Château de Pinet’s ‘Notes Salines’ Picpoul de Pinet is a beautifully expressive coastal white, organically grown in the sun-soaked south of France. Its name, meaning “salty notes,” tells you everything – this is a lip-smackingly fresh white with a briny twang that pairs like a dream with seafood. It’s everything Picpoul should be: crisp, citrusy, textured and thirst-quenching. Whether it’s for a lazy lunch of grilled shellfish or a sunny aperitif moment, this organic gem delivers Mediterranean charm in every glass.

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Grape Varieties

100% Picpoul Blanc

Extended Taste Notes

A bright straw-yellow in the glass with silvery glints, this organic Picpoul opens with citrus blossom, lemon peel and sea breeze aromas.

The palate bursts with tangy lime, grapefruit, and green apple, underscored by a racy acidity and a stony minerality that lingers on the finish.

There’s a slight salty edge that elevates the wine’s coastal roots and enhances its food-pairing credentials.

ABV

13.5%

75c

Organic

Sustainable

Grape	Picpoul Blanc
Case Discount Savings Offer	1 bottle, 6 bottles, 12 bottles
Country	France

Producer

Château de Pinet sits just inland from the Mediterranean, near the Étang de Thau — a vast, shallow Mediterranean oyster farming lagoon that inspires the saline character of its wines. Château de Pinet is the only château in the heart of the Picpoul de Pinet appellation and traces back to the 18th century. Now led by two countesses, the estate follows Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) practices, organic & sustainable viticulture and cool fermentation to highlight Picpoul’s coastal freshness.

“Notes Salines” is crafted to reflect this coastal identity—fermented cold and with minimal intervention to preserve purity and ocean-driven freshness that pairing perfectly with oysters and seafood. The estates focus on sustainable viticulture and traditional methods expresses the purity and brightness of Picpoul, one of Languedoc’s most prized white grapes.

Food Pairings

Picpoul de Pinet ‘Notes Salines‘ pairs wonderfully with:

Fresh oysters with lemon and mignonette
Grilled prawns or calamari
Pan-fried sea bass or cod
Goat’s cheese and courgette tart
Salade niçoise with anchovy and egg
Moules-frites or seafood linguine

Wine Region

Located in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France, Picpoul de Pinet AOP is the country’s only white wine appellation along the Mediterranean coast. The vineyards are perched on limestone-rich soils near the Étang de Thau – a saltwater lagoon famed for its oyster beds.

This proximity to the sea imparts a unique saline freshness to the wines. The grape, Picpoul Blanc, has long been known as the “lip-stinger” for its naturally high acidity, making it a beloved seafood partner and a favourite among sommeliers seeking value-driven coastal whites with real character.