“Grown on warm gravel and pebbly soils in the village of Saint-Aubin de Luigné, La Fresnaye 2011 displays an inky color and reveals a noble, intense, and delicate bouquet featuring spicy fruit, earthy nuances, gamey notes, and hints of coffee and graphite. Aged in barrels for two years, this is a fresh, pure, powerful red—firmly structured yet silky, elegant, and dynamic—with intense notes of ripe black fruit closely intertwined with tobacco aromas. La Fresnaye is an excellent, elegant wine with very good aging potential.” (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
Buy your Pithon-Paillé wines at the best price in a private sale!
Starting at €99 on your first order
Eye
ruby red, clear and bright
Nose
with hints of black cherries and blackcurrants
Palate
a full-bodied and powerful wine
Serve
at 14-15°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2016
Production
3,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Pair with red meat, grilled dishes, and small game...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15.5/20 (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:
Purely fruity with a sleek palate, this wine is a real conversation starter.
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by Isabelle and Jo Pithon, in partnership with Joseph and Wendy Paillé (who have since moved to Roussillon but have been replaced by Jules and Tania—are you following?), this young estate has made a sensational debut among the Loire Valley’s leading wineries.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
Wine rated (2014 guide) 92/100 (Excellent wine)
About the wine:
Grown on warm gravel and pebble soils in the village of Saint-Aubin de Luigné, La Fresnaye 2011 displays an inky color and reveals a noble, intense, and delicate bouquet featuring spicy fruit, earthy nuances, and hints of game, coffee, and graphite. Aged in barrels for two years, this is a fresh, pure, powerful red—firmly structured yet silky, elegant, and dynamic—with intense notes of ripe black fruit closely intertwined with tobacco aromas. La Fresnaye is an excellent, elegant wine with outstanding aging potential.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2014 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:
The 2011 reds are excellent. La Fresnaye has more depth and body.
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
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. LAURENT T. Published on July 2, 2018
See all reviews from this customer
Review by Mr. GUILLAUME L. Published on July 1, 2018
See all reviews from this customer
Review by Mr. DAVID B. Posted on January 20, 2016
See all reviews from this customer
Discover more wines from the estate
