Name: Les Perles 2011
Variety: Piquepoul
Country: France (Languedoc-Rousillon Region)
Price: $7.95
Vintage Cellar Review: Light and young, this is a straightforward but enjoyable selection that would be an ideal match for light fare such as grilled chicken salads or fluke. Apple flesh, nectarine, and sweet citrus oil aromas and flavors appear on the nose and palate, while the short finish is infused with a flavor of green melon rind.
My Review: First off I am always excited when I find out a wine is of a grape variety I've never heard of. I looked up what Piquepoul is and it lost popularity due to susceptibility to disease in France in 1800s and color has a greenish tint with a full body and sour citrus taste. Now that the lesson is over, on to my tasting experience, because thats what none of you are here for right? The smell had a definite apple and citrus scent, but overall was very light. The initial taste was very bitter, but the mid-pallet was nice and fruity and then it just settles, not changing much as time goes on. It was very straightforward, but the balance of sweet and citrus was really good and would have definitely bought a bottle if funds weren't stressed right now. However, I will remember Piquepoul varieties and try another one next time I see it.
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