Domaine de Fabrègues Picpoul de Pinet 2024 is a crisp white wine from the Languedoc, made within the AOP Picpoul de Pinet. This style perfectly complements the Mediterranean coast around the Bassin de Thau, where white wines with citrus, green fruit, and mineral freshness pair wonderfully with fish and shellfish. Domaine de Fabrègues gives this wine an accessible, vibrant style, with the recognizable tension for which Picpoul de Pinet is so beloved.
Picpoul de Pinet comes from a defined coastal area in the Hérault, close to the Mediterranean Sea.
• Location / Origin: The AOP Picpoul de Pinet is located in the Languedoc, around the communes of Castelnau-de-Guers, Florensac, Mèze, Montagnac, Pinet, and Pomérols. This area is close to the Bassin de Thau, the large coastal lagoon between Frontignan and Agde.
• Coastal Influence: The proximity of the Bassin de Thau and the Mediterranean Sea gives Picpoul de Pinet its fresh, maritime character. Especially on warm days, this location helps keep the wine vibrant and crisp.
• Wine Region: Picpoul de Pinet is exclusively intended for still white wines. It is this focus that makes the appellation recognizable: fresh, dry, fruity, and made for Mediterranean cuisine.
• Estate: Domaine de Fabrègues is located in the Languedoc and operates from a historic estate with 40 hectares of vineyards. The house style combines classic craftsmanship with a modern, accessible appeal.
This wine revolves entirely around the grape that gives the appellation its name.
• Piquepoul Blanc – Picpoul de Pinet AOP: What is Piquepoul Blanc? Piquepoul Blanc, often simply called Picpoul, is a white grape known for its fresh acidity, citrusy aromas, and crisp structure. In Picpoul de Pinet, it produces a dry white wine with great drinkability and a recognizable mineral note.
