Chateau de Castelnau, ‘Picpoul de Pinet’ 2019

“A pale lemon wine with a lovely aromatic and clean bouquet showing perfumes of lime flowers, linden, hawthorn and a touch of lemon curd. Medium bodied with a lovely balance between a crisp green apple and rich, honey and lemon curd characters. Bone dry, mineral and vibrant.” – Distributor

Domaine de Castelnau’s origins date back to the 13th Century when it was the property of the Seigneurs (Lords) de Guers. Situated between Béziers and Montpellier, Castelnau-de-Guers is one of six communes that make up the Picpoul de Pinet appellation. This Côteaux du Languedoc sub-region is dedicated entirely to white wine made from the Piquepoul grape.

Now owned by Christophe Muret, Domaine de Castelnau is one of only 25 independent domaines in the appellation, as cooperative wineries account for nearly 85% of Picpoul de Pinet production. About 32 of the domaine’s 240 acres are planted to Piquepoul, a variety that has been growing near the Mediterranean’s Thau Basin for centuries. This natural lagoon is one of the finest sources for shellfish in southern France and particularly renowned for commercial cultivation of oysters. Languedoc locals and tourists agree that the citrus and mineral characteristics of well-made Picpoul de Pinet make it the perfect accompaniment to the Bouzigues Oysters.