Picpoul de Pinet: A Viticultural Odyssey in Languedoc (French Edition) By Marc Médevielle

At the heart of the Languedoc, on the Mediterranean coast and facing the Gulf of Lion, the appellation Picpoul de Pinet embodies one of the finest expressions of white wines from the south of France. On a sun-drenched limestone plateau surrounded by fragrant scrublands, pine forests, and orderly vineyards, this unique terroir stands out as the largest white wine-producing region in the area.

In Picpoul de Pinet: A Wine Odyssey in Languedoc, , Marc Médevielle proposes an exciting immersion into the history and identity of this native grape variety, the Piquepoul, who was born on this Mediterranean land and has never left its cradle. With fluid writing and richly documented, the author explores the origins of this luminous wine, with a pale green crystalline robe and fresh, elegant acidity, which has become an essential signature.

Through its pages, this book illustrates the many facets of the appellation:

• A preserved landscape and authentic, marked by the garrigue and the Thau lagoon.

• The harvest that punctuate the lives of winemakers.

• The iconic bottle Picpoul de Pinet, immediately recognizable.

• Thewomen's footprint in the development and enhancement of this wine.

• The Thau Festival, which connects culture, music, and viticulture.

This work highlights the historical and contemporary roots of the grape variety, while emphasizing the unbreakable bond between the terroir and man.

The author

Former journalist specializing in wines from the south of France, Marc Médevielle became passionate about historical literature and ancient archives. His in-depth research on the pre-industrial period of the 19th century in Languedoc led him to explore the evolution of the piquepoul grape variety, a privileged witness to the regional wine history.

Accessible, richly illustrated, and documented, this book serves as a reference for anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of the Picpoul de Pinet and discover the secrets of a wine that is both traditional and modern, a symbol of Languedoc wine region.

Item features

• Type of work : Book

• Title : Picpoul de Pinet: A Wine Odyssey in Languedoc

• Author : Marc Médevielle

• Editor : La Martinière

• Collection : Wines & Spirits

• Publication date April 1, 2018

• Format : Paperback

• Number of pages : 144

• Language : French

• Dimensions : 25.1 x 20.8 x 1.6 cm

• Weight : 624 g

• EAN13 : 9782732484525

• ISBN : 978-2-7324-8452-5