A blend of grapes from various plots on schist and limestone soils, Mozaïk Rouge is a truly delightful wine. The delicate, rich fruitiness of the Cabernet Franc unfolds beautifully both in the glass and on the palate. A wonderfully approachable wine!
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Eye
ruby-colored dress
Nose
aromas of ripe red berries, with subtle spicy notes
Palate
Round and fresh, with a fruity character. Silky texture.
Serve
at 14-16°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2019
Production
4,500 bottles
Food and wine pairings
will pair perfectly with appetizers, a charcuterie platter, and simple dishes
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2017 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
Founded in 2008 by Isabelle and Jo Pithon, in partnership with Joseph and Wendy Paillé (who have since moved to Roussillon but have been replaced by Jules and Tania—are you following?), this young estate has made a sensational debut among the Loire Valley’s leading wineries. Alongside the 13 hectares of vineyards (including 11 hectares of Chenin), cultivated organically and vinified by Jo Pithon himself, is a thriving wine merchant operation, established with partner winemakers who work primarily using organic methods. Jo Pithon has thus established himself as one of the leading names in white Anjou.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2014 guide) 87/100 (2012 vintage) (Very good wine)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2017 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
After selling their vineyard to Philippe Fournier (at Domaine FL), Jo and Isabelle Pithon founded this wine merchant in 2008 with Joseph Paillé, Isabelle’s son, and his wife Wendy, a South African sommelier. They own 7 hectares of organic vineyards and vinify and age Chenin and Cabernet Franc grapes from various terroirs in the Loire Valley. In this successful Loire blend of the delightful spirit of everyday wines and a few great terroir-driven vintages, the whites are gaining prominence, particularly the exceptional Coteaux des Treilles.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 7 reviews
Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Posted on March 1, 2017
1st bottle tasted in December 2016: good to very good; very tight structure; a very straightforward wine with definite potential, typical of Cabernet Franc. Let it age a bit.
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Review by Mr. PATRICE K. Posted on November 14, 2016
Very disappointed; slightly sharp and vinegary. Either the bottle is defective or the wine is mediocre. To be continued...
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Review by Mr. GUILLAUME D. Published on April 16, 2018
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Review by Mr. ALEXANDRE A. Posted on 12/14/2016
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Review by Mr. DAVID C. Posted on 10/10/2016
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Review by Mr. MARTIN L. Posted on July 19, 2016
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Review by Ms. LAURENCE C. Posted on April 14, 2016
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