Florensac is one of the oldest vineyard sites on the Mediterranean. The co-op, les Vignerons de Florensac, has 260 growers members, and this wine bears the Cotes de Thau IGP appellation which is located very close to the sea. It is an unusual blend of Picquepoul (55%) and Terret Blanc (45%) and was sur lees aged in stainless steel for 3 months. Light straw in color, it charms you with its white peach and citrus aroma, and the flavors are lively and add a hint of stone fruit and minerality. It is medium bodied and smooth, with good acid balance. But it counters Picquepoul’s notorious lip stinging finish with persistent gentle lemony aftertaste. I have liked this Cave’s Picpoul de Pinet, but this blend is a more complete and food-friendly refreshing white.
Cave de Florensac, Côtes de Thau (Languedoc, France) Picquepoul & Terret Blanc 2022
By Norm Roby