Chateau St Martin de la Garrigue Coteaux du Languedoc
  Picpoul de Pinet 2001

Chateau St Martin de la Garrigue Coteaux du Languedoc Picpoul de Pinet 2001: This property has a reputation for producing one of the best examples of Picpoul de Pinet. The colour is a pale lemon-gold. It has a lovely nose, full of citrus and stone fruit, with mineral and floral character. Balanced, fresh, clean, but with a delicious fatness on the palate. Lovely acidity. It's packed with lime and peach flavour. There's even a touch of spritz on the finish, and some length. This is delightful. Like many whites of the Languedoc and Roussillon it hides its 14% alcohol well. 16.5/20 (22/3/04)