In the Loire valley is known as Gros Plant, in Spain (esp Catalonia) as Picapoll. This is good summer drinking. This is the new label for Tesco’s offering; is it better than Waitrose? Well yes… and no. No because it’s the identical wine from the same co-operative producer, but with a different label. And yes – because it’s £1 cheaper and at the moment is 20% off making it £5.60 a bottle – very good at that price – stock up.

Tasting notes: Fresh & refreshing, very good summer drinking. Green apples and lemon and lime notes.

Region of Origin – Languedoc, Southern France
Wine Colour – White
Price – £7 currently £5.60 BUY!
Where do I get it from? – Tesco.
Current Vintage – 2016
Producer – Les Costieres de Pomerols
Type of Closure – Screwcap
Bottle size – 750ml
Grape – 100% Picpoul (or Piquepoul… or Picapoll)
Country – France
Points – 91
Food Pairings: Summer Salmon or chicken & tarragon. Excellent with shellfish.