Olivier Pithon - D18 Côtes Catalanes 2023
Roussillon
White
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95/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
"A Gem parcel to discover absolutely!"
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 18 months in foudre for a splendid result of finesse and aromatic richness.
Features
Estate
Domaine Olivier Pithon
Cuvée
D18
Vintage
2023
Designation
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris
Terroirs
Plot of land on a slope of pure sandstone schist, north-east facing, 20-year-old vines, altitude 250m
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Direct pressing, settling at 6°C, malolactic fermentation, unfiltered, not fined.
Breeding
18 months in 40hL Alsatian-type tuns on fine lees, then 6 months in bottle
Alcohol content
13.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright, clear, golden yellow color
Nose
Floral and mineral aromas, honey, tea leaves
Mouth
Rich, complex and fresh, smoky, sapid
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with sea fish, seafood, white meats in sauce, goat's cheese...
Domaine Olivier Pithon
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine 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
Rated wine (guide 2025) 95/100 Favorite (Vintage 2022)
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
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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