Château Picoron No Lemon No Melon White Merlot (Bordeaux Blanc de Noirs)

A unique white wine made from red wine grapes. This is red wine reimagined as a crisp, dry, elegant white. Don’t be fooled by the pale colour — this wine is full of surprises.

Château Picoron No Lemon No Melon is a revolutionary, vegan-friendly White Merlot (Blanc de Noirs) crafted in the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux region using sustainable, low-intervention winemaking principles. By immediately pressing red Merlot grapes and separating the juice from the skins, the estate has created a striking, pale white wine that defies traditional Bordeaux expectations.

Château Picoron No Lemon No Melon Tasting Notes

Made entirely from hand-harvested Merlot grapes, this unique white expression delivers a fascinating sensory experience, a fantastic wine for red wine drinks that are looking to get in to white wines:

The Nose: Inviting aromas of crisp pear, white peach, wild strawberry, and subtle white floral notes.

The Palate: A clean, beautifully textured, and mineral-driven mouthfeel. Lush orchard fruits are balanced by a soft, round body, showing off the natural weight of the Merlot grape without the heavy red tannins.

The Finish: Refreshing, elegant, and exceptionally clean, with a lingering hint of ripe summer stone fruits.

Best For & Gifting Occasions

Ideal Alternative to: Premium French Rosé, structured Pinot Grigio, or mineral-forward white Bordeaux blends.

Perfect Gift For: Wine geeks looking to try something rare, natural wine enthusiasts, or anyone who loves conversational dinner party bottles.

Dietary & Sustainability: 100% Vegan, Vegetarian, sustainably produced, and crafted under the estate's strict minimal-intervention "Ouvipo" philosophy.

Food Pairing Guide

This highly versatile White Merlot pairs beautifully with:

Light Seafood: Crab salads, grilled prawns, or delicate sea bass dressed in fresh herbs.

Rich Vegetarian Starters: Burrata with heirloom tomatoes, wild garlic risotto, or a fresh summer pea soup.

Artisanal Cheeses: Creamy, soft Welsh cheeses (such as Perl Wen) or young goat's cheese.

Technical Specifications

Meet the Producer - About Château Picoron

At Château Picoron, the winemaking philosophy centres around exploring the full potential of Merlot—the estate's signature grape—grown in carefully tended plots surrounding the château. Each wine is crafted from a single vineyard parcel within the 4.5-hectare estate, offering a pure and honest expression of the terroir found on the renowned clay and limestone ridge of Saint-Émilion.

The wines are made in accordance with the Ouvipo philosophy (Ouvroir de Vins Potentiels), embracing both natural and self-imposed constraints. The regional identity of Bordeaux, its traditional grape varieties, and the realities of a changing climate are not seen as limitations, but as sources of creative inspiration.