{"product_id":"cote-de-cristal-piquepoul-2024","title":"Côte de Cristal Piquepoul 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eLovers of crisp, citrus-fresh white wine styles take note––\u003cb\u003eCôte de Cristal Piquepoul\u003c\/b\u003e is your next great discovery. It bursts with grapefruit and lemon flavors and a distinct salty tang. And you’ll enjoy it today, thanks to our exclusive access.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDemand for French Picpoul is soaring, with more and more bottlings exported every year…and it’s easy to see why. \u003cb\u003eLight, refreshing and maybe a little \u003ci\u003etoo\u003c\/i\u003e easy to drink, it’s delicious on its own and a perfect match for a variety of foods (especially oysters and other seafood).\u003c\/b\u003e But locals of southern France’s Languedoc have long-enjoyed this zesty style for less, thanks to hidden gems like this.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCrafted from the same grape as the better known Picpoul de Pinet (spelled \u003ci\u003ePiquepoul\u003c\/i\u003e locally), \u003cb\u003eCôte de Cristal comes from the sun-drenched vineyards of Côtes de Thau––a tiny appellation just beyond Picpoul’s official AOC.\u003c\/b\u003e Here, grapes ripen slowly and evenly, retaining their bright, racy freshness, while the nearby Mediterranean lends a unique saline edge. You won’t see ‘Pinet’ on the label––but you’ll enjoy all the flavor, without the hefty price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNamed after the region’s stunning coastline that inspires local artists, Côte de Cristal is a true insider find––brought to you by southern French wine expert Mark Hoddy, who lives just a mile from the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Lionstone International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52978620137781,"sku":"4536324","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/7650\/3093\/files\/cotedecristalshopify.jpg?v=1781381744","url":"https:\/\/www.lionstone.com\/products\/cote-de-cristal-piquepoul-2024","provider":"Lionstone International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}