Chateau Petit Roubie Picpoul de Pinet
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Bob BeJesus September 11, 2009
Bob BeJesus September 11, 2009
France, Languedoc
2008
The Wine... Picpoul de Pinet was all I wanted to drink in my scant free time during this year's trip to the south of France. This wine sets a new high standard for Picpoul: one taste (and a glance at the price) and I knew 3CUPS needed a stack of this.
The Region... It comes from the region in the south of France called the Languedoc Roussillon. This region was once half French (Languedoc) and half Spanish (Roussillon) but today the combined land belongs to France. Picpoul de Pinet is a subregion within the Coteaux du Languedoc appellation. It is unusual because it is situated in an area which produces red wine, but Picpoul is a white wine production zone and one of the oldest on the Mediterranean dating back as far as the 17th century.
The Flavor... The wine is fresh, bright, and faintly
sparkling. It comes from a soil of limestone, sand, and clay and
combines with the maritime influence to create a dramatic terroir
leaving it mark on these wines.
Friday, 1/20/12, 5-8pm, $6.50/plate or $35/all six
Here's this week's menu:
- pozole: hominy, chilies, tomatoes, pork rinds, pulled pork, cabbage
- mixed green salad with smoked chicken, spiced almonds, aged cheddar, sherry vinaigrette
- leek and goat cheese tart with red pepper puree, greens, red wine dressing
- spaetzle with roasted sweet potatoes, smoked farmers cheese, hazelnuts, herb brown butter jus
- shaoxing braised pork shoulder over white bean ragout, kale, toasted garlic and herb broth
- grapefruit upside down cake with Grand Marnier sabayon
