Moulin de Gassac Picpoul, Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France 2023

Produced by the Guibert family of Mas de Daumas Gassac fame, Moulin de Gassac focuses on sourcing exceptional vineyard sites across the Languedoc to craft fresh, terroir-driven wines with remarkable value. This Picpoul de Pinet comes from a small, coastal parcel near the village of Pinet, where maritime influence and limestone soils shape a vibrant, mineral-laced expression of the variety.

• WINEMAKER: Guillaume & Marion Allies
• FARMING: Natural farming; hand-harvested in early morning hours

• VARIETY: Picpoul (100%)

• TERROIR: Chalky limestone and gravelly loam soils; vineyards located near the Étang de Thau and Mediterranean coast, where cooling sea breezes and moderate elevation preserve acidity and freshness

• VINIFICATION: Indigenous yeast fermentation in stainless steel tanks to retain purity and aromatic precision

• AGING: Aged on lees for 3–5 months in stainless steel vats

• TASTING NOTES: Bright and saline, with notes of lemon zest, green melon, and crushed seashells. A briny mineral core runs through the palate, lifted by crisp acidity and a clean, refreshing finish—classic Picpoul with a coastal edge

• FOOD PAIRINGS: Oysters, clams, grilled shrimp, ceviche, or simple Mediterranean seafood dishes