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Olivier Pithon - D18 2019

Roussillon

White

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94/100 Coup de Cœur

RVF

complex
elegant
white flowers

"Notes of wild fennel and flowers for D18, a salivating, intense white with relief". (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 - RVF) A parcel-by-parcel selection of old vines planted on schist, D18 is a true cuvée de terroir produced with very low yields and aged for over a year in wooden vats for a splendid result of finesse and aromatic richness. A nugget not to be missed!

Features

Estate

Domaine Olivier Pithon

Cuvée

D18

Vintage

2019

Designation

IGP Côtes Catalanes

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris

Terroirs

Schist

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Direct pressing, settling at 6°C

Breeding

14 to 16 months in wooden vats

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Bright, clear, golden yellow color

Nose

Floral and mineral aromas

Mouth

Rich, complex and fresh

Serve

AT 10-12°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with sea fish, seafood, white meats in sauce, goat's cheese...

Domain Olivier Pithon

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IGP Côtes Catalanes

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

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

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated (guide 2022) 94/100 Coup de Coeur

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:

Notes of wild fennel and flowers for D18, a salivating, intense white with relief.

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.

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Note and review by M. MARC L. Published on 15/02/2022

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