Waitrose sell this under their own label but it’s available widely and has been for years. The name isn’t a bad attempted pun, but refers to the way that chickens in the vineyards like to eat any fallen grapes. We feed our chickens any over-ripe grapes, strawberries etc, so I can believe this. Picpoul is an old variety and is also used in the manufacture of Noilly Prat vermouth. It is also grown in the Rhone valley and can be added to Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and in the Loire valley is known as Gros Plant.
Tasting notes: Fresh & refreshing, very good summer drinking. Green apples and citrus notes.
Region of Origin | Languedoc, Southern France |
Wine Colour | White |
Price | £7.99 |
Where do I get it from? | Waitrose. |
Current Vintage | 2016 |
Producer | Les Costieres de Pomerols |
Type of Closure | Screwcap |
Bottle size | 750ml |
Grape | 100% Picpoul |
Country | France |
Points | 91 |
Food Pairings: Summer Salmon or chicken & tarragon.
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