Olivier Pithon - Laïs blanc 2020
Roussillon
White
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91/100
RVF
"A beautiful spirit of wine
"Laïs has a crystalline, fresh character, with a sensation of pebbles and spices". (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 - RVF) Fresh and rich, Laïs blanc is a compromise between northern identity and Mediterranean style. This blend of Maccabeu, Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris is aged in barrels - new and used - but reveals fresh floral notes. A fine Catalan white!
Features
Estate
Domaine Olivier Pithon
Cuvée
Cuvée Laïs
Vintage
2020
Designation
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
60 % Maccabeu, 20 % Grenache Blanc, 20 % Grenache Gris
Terroirs
80% schist and 20% clay-limestone and marl
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional, direct pressing
Breeding
10 months in wooden vats and barrels
Alcohol content
12.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright, clear yellow
Nose
The wood is discreet, giving way to floral and honeyed notes.
Mouth
Lively white flower aromas
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif, with starters, salads or fish...
Domain Olivier Pithon
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Brother of the famous Jo Pithon, a leading figure on the Coteaux du Layon in the 1990s, Olivier Pithon fell in love with the terroirs of Calce, where his adventure began in 2001. A fervent biodynamist, he imbues his cuvées with an unmistakable identity, producing wines that are both delicious and easy to enjoy.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100
Domaine rated (2024 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the wine:
Laïs has a fresh, crystalline character, with a pebbly, spicy feel.
About the domain :
This is the story of a winegrower from Anjou, with a background in Bordeaux, who fell in love with the village of Calce in 2000. In 2001, Olivier Pithon unearthed some 7 hectares in the area and immediately bought his first dynamizer to apply biodynamic practices. The estate will be certified in 2010. Today, it totals 22 hectares on three zones with distinct geologies (schist, marl and clay-limestone). The winery, built just outside the village, also enables the winemaker to vinify his small business with grapes from quality winegrowers who share his philosophy. All the wines are imbued with charm, delicate mouthfeel and energy. Always joyful, expressive and juicy, these cuvées develop extra flesh and tension in the cuvées de garde. A benchmark domaine.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. PASCAL T. Published on 21/02/2024
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Note and review by M. MATHIEU D. Published on 14/03/2022
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