Picardan
White wine grape variety
Also known as Picardan Blanc
Picardan is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon, green herbs, saline note. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Vermentino and Picpoul.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on zippy acidity and lemon-herb profile with lean-mineral framing.
- Check aromatic profile as lifted and fresh, not broad and tropical.
Confidence signals
- Citrus-herbal saline profile
- High acidity with light-medium body
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Rhone Valley · Chateauneuf-du-Pape · Vaucluse
- Classic styles: Rare high-acid Rhone white with herbal-citrus profile · Light-medium white used in blends for freshness
Common questions
Is Picardan a red or white grape variety?
Picardan is a white wine grape variety.
What does Picardan smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Picardan include lemon, green herbs and saline note. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Picardan?
Documented tells for Picardan: Anchor on zippy acidity and lemon-herb profile with lean-mineral framing. and Check aromatic profile as lifted and fresh, not broad and tropical..
What is Picardan most often confused with in blind tasting?
Picardan is most commonly confused with Vermentino, Picpoul and Clairette. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Picardan grown?
Classic regions for Picardan include Rhone Valley, Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Vaucluse.