Domaine Pithon-Paillé - Mozaïk 2015
15/20
RVF
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
“Fresh, crisp, elegant—a pleasant, unpretentious Chenin that is a real delight. ” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2017) Grown on schist and limestone soils, the Chenin Blanc here expresses itself through fruit, freshness, and elegance. A straightforward yet rich wine that pairs well with fresh appetizers or can be enjoyed 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
Palate
fruity, fresh, and elegant
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairings
It’s perfect on its own as an aperitif, or paired with appetizers, fish, and more...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2017 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2017 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the wine:
Fresh, crisp, and elegant—a pleasant, unpretentious Chenin that’s a real delight.
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by Isabelle and Jo Pithon, in partnership with Joseph and Wendy Paillé (who have since moved to Roussillon but have been replaced by Jules and Tania—are you following?), this young estate has made a sensational debut among the Loire Valley’s leading wineries.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.
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 here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
Soft and rounded, Mozaïk offers a caressing, almost velvety texture: an early-drinking, genuine wine.
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
3.8/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN R. Posted on 11/21/2019
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Review by Mr. JEAN N. Posted on January 24, 2017
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Review by Mr. FREDERIC V. Posted on 12/13/2016
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Review by Mr. BENOIT G. Posted on October 16, 2016
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