Picpoul de Pinet Explained | The Zesty French White Wine Perfect for Seafood

Picpoul de Pinet: the crisp, coastal white wine you’ve been sleeping on. If you love zesty, refreshing wines like Muscadet, Albariño, or Sauvignon Blanc, this one’s for you.

In this video, I dig into the story behind Picpoul de Pinet—where it’s from, what makes it unique, and why it’s perfect with oysters, grilled fish, or even ceviche. I also review two fantastic bottles from the legendary Ormarine co-operative, both available at Majestic Wine in the UK. These wines are great value, food-friendly, and ideal for summer sipping. https://www.majestic.co.uk/picpoul

Plus, I go through full WSET Level 3 tasting notes for both wines using the Systematic Approach to Tasting — perfect if you’re studying for exams or just want to sharpen your tasting skills.

This isn’t just another French white. It’s got lip-smacking acidity (literally—“Picpoul” means “lip-stinger”), a refreshing citrus core, and increasingly sophisticated winemaking behind it. Think of it as the Muscadet of the South—with a Mediterranean twist.

Whether you’re a wine student, a seafood lover, or just searching for a delicious, affordable bottle, you’ll find something here to love.

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Cheers—and see you for Picpoul Day on July 11th! 🍋

00:00 – Intro to Picpoul de Pinet
01:11 – What is Picpoul de Pinet AOC?
02:18 – Where is Picpoul grown?
03:20 – The Ormarine Co-operative
03:49 – Grape variety: Picpoul Blanc
04:30 – Why Picpoul means “Lip-Stinger”
05:36 – Historical roots and Occitan origin
06:04 – Wine style overview: taste + structure
07:19 – Evolution in winemaking techniques
08:28 – Ormarine and modern Picpoul
09:06 – Tasting: Ormarine ‘Villa Marine’ 2024
10:23 – Food pairings for this style
12:22 – Tasting: Ormarine ‘Estella’ Sur Lie 2023
13:25 – Food pairings for the lees-aged style
14:39 – WSET tasting notes: Villa Marine
16:44 – WSET tasting notes: Estella Sur Lie
18:44 – Final thoughts and Picpoul Day!