2026 Piquepoul

Piquepoul has long been a favourite of the Lloyd family and was selected as having potential as a new variety for McLaren Vale. We imported the cuttings in 2009 from a nursery in southern France and some years later had our first release in 2015. This ancient variety has proven itself to be well suited to our Mediterranean climate and has found a new home in the Vale. Its fresh acidity and lively texture make it a great accompaniment for seafood, particularly oysters and other shellfish.

"Coriole imported cuttings of Picpoul in 2009 and released their first wine in 2015. Clever people at Coriole. Pioneers of Fiano too. Pear, green melon, mint and green herbs. It’s bright, chalky in texture, has a juiciness to it, a lot of energy, some lemon peel tang, with a little quinine bite on a nutty finish of excellent length. Flat out yum. Yes!"
93 points
Gary Walsh, The Winefront