Picpoul Noir
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Piquepoul Noir
Picpoul Noir is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red currant, floral note, spice note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Grenache and Pinot Noir.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for red-currant fruit with floral-spice lift.
- Check acidity as medium-plus with low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Picpoul Noir profile
- Coherent medium/medium frame plus floral note — typical Picpoul Noir read.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Languedoc · Southern Rhone · Vacqueyras
- Classic styles: Dark-skinned member of the Piquepoul (#9295) family used in small proportions for fresh, lightly colored southern blends · Light red-fruit profile with low tannin and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Picpoul Noir a red or white grape variety?
Picpoul Noir is a red wine grape variety.
What does Picpoul Noir smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Picpoul Noir include red currant, floral note and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Picpoul Noir?
Documented tells for Picpoul Noir: Look for red-currant fruit with floral-spice lift. and Check acidity as medium-plus with low tannin..
What is Picpoul Noir most often confused with in blind tasting?
Picpoul Noir is most commonly confused with Grenache, Pinot Noir and Carignan. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Picpoul Noir grown?
Classic regions for Picpoul Noir include Languedoc, Southern Rhone and Vacqueyras.