Domaine de Montredon, Picpoul de Pinet AOC (Languedoc, France) 2018

 Picpoul de Pinet is a name to remember for lively and taut white wines.  Made exclusively from the Picpoul grape, which literally means “stings the lip” because of its high acidity, it’s a perfect choice for the heat and humidity of summer.  Along with its freshness, Domaine de Montredon’s (no relation to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer) provides good weight and concentration so that it’s not just an acid shell, but holds up well against grilled fish.  A big plus is the price.  Buy it by the case for this summer’s seafood.