Domaine Pithon-Paillé - Mozaïk 2015
15/20
RVF
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"Fresh, taut, elegant, a pleasant and simple Chenin that is very enjoyable. " (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2017) Planted on schist and limestone soils, the Chenin blanc expresses itself here with fruit, freshness, and elegance. A straightforward but delicious wine that can be enjoyed with fresh starters or on its own as an aperitif.
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Eye
pale yellow color with green highlights
Nose
with notes of yellow fruit and a hint of citrus
Mouth
fruity, fresh, and elegant
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairings
Can be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif, or with starters, fish dishes, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2017 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2017 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About wine:
Fresh, taut, elegant, a pleasant and simple Chenin that is very enjoyable.
About the estate:
Created in 2008 by Isabelle and Jo Pithon, in partnership with Joseph and Wendy Paillé (who have since moved to Roussillon, but been replaced by Jules and Tania—are you following?), this young estate has made a sensational debut among the Loire Valley's leading addresses. The 13 hectares of vineyards (including 11 hectares of Chenin), cultivated organically and vinified by Jo Pithon himself, are backed by a handsome wine trading structure, set up with partner winegrowers who work mainly organically. Jo Pithon is thus establishing himself as one of the great names in white Anjou.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2017 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2017 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About wine:
Tender and smooth, Mozaïk reveals a caressing, almost mellow texture: an early-drinking, sincere wine.
About the estate:
After selling their vineyard to Philippe Fournier (at Domaine FL), Jo and Isabelle Pithon created this wine merchant business in 2008 with Joseph Paillé, Isabelle's son, and Wendy, Joseph's wife, a South African sommelier. They have 7 hectares of their own organic vineyards, where they vinify and age Chenin and Cabernet Franc grapes from different terroirs in the Loire Valley. In this successful Loire Valley blend of light, easy-drinking wines and a few great terroir-driven vintages, the whites are gaining in popularity, particularly the exceptional Coteaux des Treilles.