La Baume ‘Cuvée Florence’ Piquepoul Sauvignon Blanc 2021/22, Languedoc

Description

The Languedoc is hot. So at first glance, it’s not the best place to grow Sauvignon Blanc and Picpoul (also known as Piquepoul). Both of these grapes need a bit of coolness to keep their crispness. Luckily, these grapes are grown close to the Thau lagoon. It’s the biggest saltwater lagoon in France – and it helps to moderate the intensity of the heat. This delicious Picpoul-Sauvignon Blanc has the best of both worlds. All the tropical fruit flavours which develop in intense sunshine – and all the cool-climate zing of a citrusy G&T. It’s lemony. It’s peachy. It’s got a lovely herbal edge. And it’s fantastic with oysters.