Famille Morin Cuvée Caroline
A crisp White wine with fresh white floral aromas and a saline, rounded palate, perfect with grilled fish
Famille Morin Cuvée Caroline, Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France, is a vibrant dry white still wine crafted from 100% Picpoul grapes. The vinification process involves night harvesting to preserve freshness, immediate pressing, cold settling, and ageing on fine lees with regular stirring to impart richness and roundness. It presents very fresh aromas of white flowers, acacia, and hawthorn, leading to a fresh and saline palate with a delightful slight roundness. This 'gourmet' Picpoul is vegan and vegetarian-friendly, making it an excellent choice for grilled fish or white meat in a creamy sauce. Enjoy its distinctive finesse and minerality.
75.0CL , 12.5% ABV , Vintage: 2024
Vinification
In the appellation, the method of pruning is Double Cordon de Royat and yield is limited to 60 hls/ha. Piquepoul is the latest developing grape of the vineyard. It is harvested at the end of September and sometimes as late as the beginning of October. Night harvested in order to preserve aromas and freshness. Immediate pressing and cold settling at a very low temperature. Once fermentation is achieved, the wine is aged on fine lees with regular stirring of the lees in order to bring richness and roundness.
Flavour profile
This bright, pale yellow wine offers very fresh aromas of white flowers, acacia, and hawthorn. The palate is fresh and saline, yet boasts a delightful slight roundness, making it a truly 'gourmet' Picpoul.
Serving recommendation
Serve chilled at 12-14°C. No decanting required, enjoy fresh.