Domaine Felines Jourdan

Domaine Felines was bought by the Jourdan family in 1983. It is situated at Mèze, near the “Bassin de Thau” in the Languedoc. There are 40 hectares of vines and the Jourdans immediately began a replanting programme. Picpoul de Pinet was first produced at the domaine in 1992 and is a fascinating wine. Picpoul is an old-fashioned southern grape, which has long been due a comeback. It produces fresh, dry, whites with hints of citrus fruits, pears and fennel, buttressed by a crisp backbone of acidity.

This shows a rich, inviting nose of green apple, nettle and a delicate minerality, topped off with a just a hint of sea breeze. Fresh and generously fruity on the palate, the green apple persists with accompanying notes of pear, grass and citrus. Very clean and fresh, the finish is very moreish and would be the perfect accompaniment to a plate of oysters.