Côte de Cristal Piquepoul 2024
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Lovers of crisp, citrus-fresh white wine styles take note––Côte de Cristal Piquepoul is your next great discovery. It bursts with grapefruit and lemon flavors and a distinct salty tang. And you’ll enjoy it today, thanks to our exclusive access.
Demand for French Picpoul is soaring, with more and more bottlings exported every year…and it’s easy to see why. Light, refreshing and maybe a little too easy to drink, it’s delicious on its own and a perfect match for a variety of foods (especially oysters and other seafood). But locals of southern France’s Languedoc have long-enjoyed this zesty style for less, thanks to hidden gems like this.
Crafted from the same grape as the better known Picpoul de Pinet (spelled Piquepoul locally), Côte de Cristal comes from the sun-drenched vineyards of Côtes de Thau––a tiny appellation just beyond Picpoul’s official AOC. Here, grapes ripen slowly and evenly, retaining their bright, racy freshness, while the nearby Mediterranean lends a unique saline edge. You won’t see ‘Pinet’ on the label––but you’ll enjoy all the flavor, without the hefty price tag.
Named after the region’s stunning coastline that inspires local artists, Côte de Cristal is a true insider find––brought to you by southern French wine expert Mark Hoddy, who lives just a mile from the vineyards.
Enjoy your taste of southern France today. But hurry: Stocks are super limited.
Lovers of crisp, citrus-fresh white wine styles take note––Côte de Cristal Piquepoul is your next great discovery. It bursts with grapefruit and lemon flavors and a distinct salty tang. And you’ll enjoy it today, thanks to our exclusive access.
Demand for French Picpoul is soaring, with more and more bottlings exported every year…and it’s easy to see why. Light, refreshing and maybe a little too easy to drink, it’s delicious on its own and a perfect match for a variety of foods (especially oysters and other seafood). But locals of southern France’s Languedoc have long-enjoyed this zesty style for less, thanks to hidden gems like this.
Crafted from the same grape as the better known Picpoul de Pinet (spelled Piquepoul locally), Côte de Cristal comes from the sun-drenched vineyards of Côtes de Thau––a tiny appellation just beyond Picpoul’s official AOC. Here, grapes ripen slowly and evenly, retaining their bright, racy freshness, while the nearby Mediterranean lends a unique saline edge. You won’t see ‘Pinet’ on the label––but you’ll enjoy all the flavor, without the hefty price tag.
Named after the region’s stunning coastline that inspires local artists, Côte de Cristal is a true insider find––brought to you by southern French wine expert Mark Hoddy, who lives just a mile from the vineyards.
Enjoy your taste of southern France today. But hurry: Stocks are super limited.
Mark Hoddy
Southern French wine expert
