Domaine Saint-Peyre, Picpoul de Pinet (DNR)

Pairs with: Fresh oysters on the half shell, grilled sea bass, garlic butter shrimp, or a classic fritto misto (fried seafood)

Good for: Replacing your usual Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio with something incredibly crisp, or enjoying as the ultimate thirst-quenching, warm-weather patio white

Grape: 100% Picpoul Blanc

I am from: Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, Southern France

The Story: Produced by the historic Les Costières de Pomerols cooperative (founded in 1932), Domaine Saint-Peyre comes from sun-drenched vineyards planted on clay and limestone hillsides overlooking the Thau lagoon near the Mediterranean coast. The name Picpoul literally translates to "lip-stinger"—a historic nod to the grape's famously vibrant, high acidity. To capture that electric energy, the grapes are harvested at night to keep them cool, pressed gently, and fermented entirely in stainless steel to let the pure coastal terroir shine through.

Why You'll Love Me: It is incredibly bright, clean, and refreshing. In the glass, it features a beautiful pale yellow color with subtle green highlights, bursting with lively aromas of tart grapefruit, fresh lemon zest, green apple, and white floral blossoms. On the palate, its juicy citrus and melon flavors are driven by a sharp, mouthwatering acidity and a subtle hint of briny sea salt that practically begs you to take another sip.