Picpoul de Pinet is one of the South of France’s most characterful whites — and Terrasses de la Mer is a benchmark example of why. Grown on the sun-baked shores of the Bassin de Thau lagoon, where the Mediterranean breeze keeps the vines fresh and the soils impart a distinctive saline edge, this is a wine that tastes of its place. Deliciously crisp and vibrant, the nose shows intense citrus — lemon zest, grapefruit, and a hint of white blossom — with a gentle minerality running underneath. On the palate the fresh acidity makes it incredibly thirst-quenching, while a delicate saline note on the finish makes a second glass almost irresistible. Perfect with oysters, grilled fish, or simply on its own in the sunshine.