Domaine La Croix Gratiot, Bréchallune Picpoul de Pinet 2020

Owned by brothers Yves and Hugues Ricome for over 30 years, Domaine La Croix Gratiot has recently passed the reigns onto Yves daughter, Anaïs, who farms the 27 hectares of vines in France's Languedoc region, most famous for the Picpoul grape. Bréchallune Picpoul de Pinet 2020 boasts bright aromas of grapefruit, lemon and white flowers on the nose. The palate has an attractive, rich texture which is well-balanced by a racy acidity. The citrus flavours are concentrated, layered and well-defined, with a lovely touch of elderflower on the finish. Great as an apertif, better with shellfish.