2022 Reine Juliette Picpoul de Pinet 750Ml Bottle Giant Steps "This is old-fashioned in a

"This is old-fashioned in a positive sense

It has lovely saline quality

This is an absolute classic example of how great the Chardonnay grape can be: A beautifully powerful

The vines are mature (34yo average) and as you would expect from the location and the perfect vintage

Those rusty or ferrous notes are typical of Nebbiolo wines from Serralunga d'Alba

2022 Reine Juliette Picpoul de Pinet 750Ml Bottle Giant Steps "This is old-fashioned in aPicpoul grapes have been growing in Pinet (east of Montpellier on the Mediterranean coast) for longer than anyone knows. Its like Riesling on steroids (more texture), dry and fresh no oak. The Domaine Reine Juliette is a family owned estate, situated near the Basin de Thau, a massive oyster farming tidal lagoon about 18km long.