Les Costières de Pomerols Baron de Badassière Picpoul de Pinet 2025

This wine is pale lemon in colour. On the nose, it has aromas of grapefruit, lemon, lime and subtle floral notes. On the palate, it has a nice texture, with a good balance of zesty acidity and saline minerality.

The grapes arrived at the winery in the early morning and were gently pressed in the pneumatic press. The must was then cold settled for 48 hours, racked and then fermented in cement and stainless steel for about two weeks at controlled temperatures of between 13-14°C. Unoaked, the wine was bottled early to retain freshness and delicate aromatics.

The 2025 vintage in the Languedoc was shaped by contrasts that ultimately favoured freshness and balance. A mild winter and a humid spring increased disease pressure and required careful vineyard management, while a warm, dry summer moderated vigour and encouraged steady ripening. Cooler nights close to harvest helped preserve acidity, a defining trait for Picpoul. Harvest began relatively early under settled conditions, with yields generally below average but fruit arriving in good health.