Vignerons de Florensac Florès Picpoul de Pinet 2023

Importer's note: The Florensac territory is full of ancient remains bearing witness to the age-old human presence. Crossed by the Via Domitia, a Roman communication and trade route, close to the ancient harbors of Sète and Cap d’Agde, the Florensac terroir is one of the oldest planted vineyards near the French Mediterranean coast.

The winery has been producing Picpoul de Pinet, Côtes de Thau and Pays d’Oc since 1934. They can now count on 260 winemakers, all with a great love of what they do, who are proud to be part of the world of winemaking and to belong to the big family that the cooperative represents.

Grape varieties : Piquepoul blanc 100%
Plot size : 45 ha (111 acres)
Average age of the vines : 20-25 years
Facing : All facing
Limestone soil (100%)

FARMING PRACTICES
• Avoid herbicide
• Avoid chemical inputs
• High trellises (1,8m-2m) : more photosynthesis
• 50 ha of the vineyard in organic farming
• Mechanical Harvest by night / Destemmed (100%)
• Cold pre fermentation : during 2 hours
• Fermentation : Temperature controlled stainless steel tank / 15
days at 64,4°F
• Pneumatic press
• Aging : 6 months in stainless steel tank / on fine lees with
batonage
• Fined : Yes (Bentonite)
• Filtration : tangential
• Vegan : Yes

A suave, floral-tinged undertone highlights the lemon and lime flavors of this crisp, light-bodied white, with hints of chive and sea salt detailing the finish.