Domaine La Croix Gratiot sits right on the edge of the Étang de Thau in the south of France. Here, the maritime breezes rolling off the water act as a natural air conditioner for the vines, locking in the brilliant, zesty freshness that makes Picpoul de Pinet so incredibly popular. Under the guidance of winemaker Anaïs Richelme, the estate produces a Picpoul that stands head and shoulders above the usual high-volume offerings from the region. She focuses on careful farming and low yields, resulting in a wine with genuine energy and substance rather than just simple acidity. The 2025 vintage pours a pale, bright yellow and displays lively aromas of grapefruit, lemon peel, and white blossom. It is bone-dry and razor-sharp on the palate, carrying that signature saline, slightly salty finish that comes directly from those coastal soils. This is a straightforward, lip-smacking white wine. It is brilliant served ice-cold alongside fish and chips, a bowl of mussels, or simply enjoyed on a Friday evening to kick off the weekend. An absolute benchmark for coastal Languedoc whites. [#intro]A razor-sharp Mediterranean white delivering bright citrus fruit & a mouth-watering, distinctly salty mineral finish...[/intro]