2025 Cave de l'Ormarine Picpoul de Pinet Duc de Morny, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

2025 Cave de l’Ormarine Picpoul de Pinet “Duc de Morny”

Languedoc‑Roussillon, France 

Appearance - Pale straw‑gold with silver glints; bright and crystalline.

Nose - Fresh and saline, showing classic Picpoul purity: Chalky lemon and apple blossom. Pear essence and white peach underpinned by rock‑pool minerality. A subtle dusty citrus lift and hint of sea breeze.

Palate - Linear, vibrant, and mouth‑watering:Lemon‑pip, lime‑crushed‑into‑stone, and green apple. Mid‑palate of pear, citrus zest, and wet‑stone salinity. Crisp acidity gives real vitality and tension.

Finish - Clean, persistent, and mineral‑driven — lime, salt, and citrus peel linger with precision.

A benchmark Picpoul from the Étang de Thau — zesty citrus, saline minerality, and orchard freshness in perfect balance. Rated 89/100 by Jancis Robinson for its “real vitality and chalky lemon drive.”

“Bright, saline, and citrus‑pure — chalky lemon and pear over a crisp, mineral finish. A benchmark Picpoul de Pinet 2025.”