Cave de L'Ormarine - Picpoul de Pinet Duc de Morny 2015
Languedoc
White
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3*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
No "ballotage" for this "élyséenne" cuvée - it was served at Nicolas Sarkozy's garden party in 2008 - but a "coup de cœur" with "African allure", to paraphrase Francis Blanche in LesTontons Flingueurs: a 100% election for a royal picpoul. No fear of "risking the bizarre", "the brutal" or "the curious", and no "apple taste" here, but rather a true aromatic richness: classic citrus fruits (pomelo and lemon) are combined with delicate notes of almond and spring flowers. A touch of peach adds velvetiness on the palate, alongside the appellation's characteristic freshness, and reinforces the gourmet sensation of this beautiful, complex and harmonious ensemble". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2017) The perfect companion to shellfish and crustaceans!
Features
Estate
Cave de L'Ormarine
Cuvée
Duc de Morny
Vintage
2015
Designation
Picpoul de Pinet
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
100% Piquepoul
Terroirs
alternating garrigue, pine forest and vineyards, linked by combes and juxtaposed rocky ridges. Cretaceous and Miocene soils with round, medium-sized pebbles.
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
nocturnes
Winemaking
Pre-fermentation maceration at 6°C for 8 hours. Low-pressure pneumatic pressing. Alcoholic fermentation at low temperature.
Breeding
in tank
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
pale, very watery gold with a beautiful sheen
Nose
generous, with intense aromas of exotic fruits, followed by candied citrus zest.
Mouth
well-balanced, with notes of exotic fruit of good maturity. Full-bodied, with a slightly bitter finish.
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairing
goes well with bouillabaisse, fish soups and fricassees, cuttlefish and Mediterranean sauces, seafood and shellfish...
Cave de L'Ormarine
Picpoul de Pinet
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2017 guide) 3*Favorite (Exceptional wine)
Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
There's no ballotage for this "élyséenne" cuvée - it was served at Nicolas Sarkozy's garden party in 2008 - but a coup de cœur "with African allure", to paraphrase Francis Blanche in Les Tontons Flingueurs: a 100% election for a royal picpoul. No fear of "risking the bizarre", "the brutal" or "the curious", and no "apple taste" here, but rather a real aromatic richness: classic citrus fruits (pomelo and lemon) are combined with delicate notes of almond and spring flowers. A touch of peach adds velvetiness to the palate, alongside the appellation's characteristic freshness, and reinforces the gourmet sensation of this beautiful, complex and harmonious ensemble.
About the domain :
A cooperative founded in 1922, L'Ormarine - then the Association des producteurs de vins blancs de Pinet - is a major player in the defense of the picpoul-de-pinet appellation. After merging with the caves of Villeveyrac (2009) and Cournonterral (2014), and then in 2017 with the caves of Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort and Vias, it now has 500 cooperative members and 2,500 ha, 520 of which are dedicated to the picpoul grape alone.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
on 75 reviews
Note and review by M. PHILIPPE C. Published on 04/03/2019
Lovely wine, slightly sparkling, good acidity reminiscent of the great Vino Verde wines.
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Note and review by M. MATHIEU S. Published on 25/02/2019
Magnifique avec une bourriche d'huitres!
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Note and review by M. BERNARD B. Published on 18/01/2019
For me, excellence with shellfish and seafood 6 Mineral to perfection
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Note and review by Mme STEPHANIE B. Published on 15/06/2017
Good value for money
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Note and review by M. ERIC A. Published on 07/02/2017
Disappointed, too much acidity for my taste, I expected much better from the comments in the Hachette guide.
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Note and review by M. BENOIT M. Published on 25/12/2016
very good value for money
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Note and review by M. SERGE M. Published on 26/07/2016
perfect with seafood and fish.
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Note and review by Mme MARIE RENEE L. Published on 06/07/2024
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Note and review by M. ETIENNE D. Published on 05/01/2022
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Note and review by Mme VERONIQUE E. Published on 30/12/2021
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