Cave de l'Ormarine Duc de Morny Picpoul de Pinet 2025 vs Meursault, Les Criots, Jean-Philippe Fichet, Burgundy 2024

Cave de l'Ormarine Duc de Morny Picpoul de Pinet 2025

Cave de l'Ormarine Duc de Morny is a vibrant and refreshing Picpoul de Pinet, showcasing the crisp character of this much-loved southern French white wine. Grown near the Étang de Thau in the Languedoc, this wine captures the zesty citrus, ripe melon, and subtle saline minerality that make Picpoul a perfect match for seafood. Produced by the award-winning co-operative Cave de l'Ormarine, this is classic Picpoul de Pinet AOP with exceptional balance and value. Why You'll Love It This is classic Picpoul de Pinet AOP from Cave de l'Ormarine, an award-winning co-operative in the Languedoc. Picpoul de Pinet is one of southern France's most distinctive white wines, grown near the Mediterranean lagoon of Étang de Thau, where the coastal influence imparts a characteristic saline minerality. The wine is produced from 15+ year old Picpoul vines grown on limestone-rich soils overlooking the lagoon. Night harvesting preserves freshness, while gentle pressing and fermentation without malolactic ensures crisp, zesty vibrancy. The result is a wine with perfect balance of freshness, minerality, and ripe fruit - bright and aromatic with ripe melon and citrus, lively acidity, and a long, clean mineral finish. This is exceptional value for a premium French white wine. Vineyard & Winemaking Produced by Cave de l'Ormarine in Picpoul de Pinet AOP, Languedoc, France. Made from 15+ year old Picpoul vines grown on limestone-rich soils overlooking the Mediterranean lagoon of Thau. Grapes are harvested at night to preserve freshness, gently pressed, and fermented without malolactic fermentation to ensure crisp, zesty vibrancy. Tasting Notes Bright and aromatic with ripe melon and citrus fruits on the nose. The palate is fresh yet rounded, with lively acidity and a hint of white pepper spice. The finish is long, clean, and mineral, reflecting the coastal terroir. Food Pairing An outstanding wine for seafood - especially oysters, mussels, grilled prawns, and crab. Also delicious with light sala