Les Costieres de Pomerols - BeauVignac Picpoul de Pinet 'HB', Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Salt-laced breezes sweep across the sun-struck shores of the Étang de Thau, and the 2023 BeauVignac Picpoul de Pinet ‘HB Chevalier’ seems to bottle that coastal energy with effortless grace. Crisp, vibrant, and shimmering with Mediterranean purity, this wine channels the bright limestone soils and sea-driven winds of Pomérols into a refreshing white built for pure, joyful drinking.

Product Details:

• Grape Variety: 100% Picpoul (Piquepoul)
• Alcohol: 12.9%
• Soils: Clay & limestone
• Farming: Sustainable
• Vinification: Night harvest; pneumatic pressing; free-run juice protected from oxidation; cold settling 48 hrs at 8°C; temp-controlled fermentation at 15°C; no malolactic fermentation

Sensory Description:

The nose opens with a lively burst of apple, white peach, fresh pineapple, and lemon peel, lifted by a subtle herbal freshness. On the palate, this Picpoul shows its classic tension, bright acidity wrapped in a lightly oily, textured mouthfeel. Mineral notes surface on the finish, echoing the limestone soils and coastal brine of the Étang de Thau, leaving an impression that is clean, zesty, and undeniably refreshing.

Awards & Accolades:

• Silver — 2023 Vintage — Awarded 2024 — Feminalise Competition
• Gold — 2023 Vintage — Awarded 2024 — Lyon International Wine Competition
• Gold — 2023 Vintage — Awarded 2024 — National Vinalies

Winemaker's Background:

Founded in 1932, Les Costières de Pomerols is a historic cooperative rooted between the garrigue of Pézenas and the sea-facing slopes near Sète. It's 2,100 hectares of vineyards, of which 450 are dedicated to Picpoul de Pinet, that form one of the appellation’s most important and quality-driven holdings. Through meticulous vineyard stewardship and modern cellar practices, the cooperative has become the leading ambassador of Picpoul, championing its reputation for purity, freshness, and coastal expression.

Serving Suggestions:

Few wines pair with seafood as effortlessly as this one; grilled razor clams, oysters, mussels, and shrimp are exceptional partners. Citrus-dressed salads, light fish stews, goat cheese, and Mediterranean herb dishes also shine alongside its crisp acidity and mineral freshness. Serve well-chilled around 10–12°C to reveal its full aromatic brightness and energetic finish.

The 2023 BeauVignac Picpoul de Pinet ‘HB Chevalier’ is a radiant expression of coastal Languedoc, offering a zesty, fruit-driven profile backed by minerality and finesse. Its balance, purity, and irresistible drinkability make it a staple for seafood lovers and a standout value from one of France’s most beloved white-wine appellations.