I have written before about the ubiquitous nature of supermarket Picpoul de Pinet: ‘ubiquitous’ because they pretty much all stock the identical wine from the same co-operative producer, but with a different label. Not so Lidl; this Picpoul comes from respected producer Ormarine, rather than the large local co-operative producer and has a little more complexity than most. It is also slightly cheaper…

Tasting notes: Initial nose of green apples, citrus. Fresh & refreshing. Green apples and lemon, lime and white flower notes. Balanced but zippy acidity, this wine works best with food. Short finish, a little intensity, a little more complexity than others. Good summer drinking.

Region of Origin – Languedoc, Southern France
Wine Colour – White
Price – £7.49 reduced to £5.99 from 11-17 February BUY!
Where do I get it from? – Lidl.
Current Vintage – 2019
Producer – Ormarine
Type of Closure – Screwcap
Grape – 100% Picpoul

Verdict– Good wine for the money

Food Pairings: Fish dishes