Olivier Pithon - Laïs 2011

Côtes du Roussillon|Red wine|Organic

4.2/5 (9 customers)

A new vintage, the 2010 was rated: RVF 15.5/20
Sixteen months of aging in large oak casks bring out the full richness and complexity of this cuvée. The winemaking process has also successfully captured its body and freshness, achieving the perfect balance. A truly fine achievement!

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Estate

Domaine Olivier Pithon

Vintage

Cuvée Laïs

Vintage

2011

Designation

Côtes du Roussillon

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

Syrah, Carignan, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Shale, marl, clay-limestone

Viticulture

vineyard cultivated using certified organic farming methods

Grape harvest

manual

Wine making

three- to four-week maceration

Livestock farming

14 to 18 months in casks

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

beautiful ruby color

Nose

intense, with a fruity flavor

Mouth

full-bodied and fresh, with a nice balance

Serve

at 14-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2013

Drink before

2019

Production

20,000 bottles

Food and wine pairings

A déguster sur des viandes grillées, des gibiers, un plateau de fromages... <br/>

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2024 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

Brother of the famous Jo Pithon, a leading figure in the Layon hillsides in the 1990s, Olivier Pithon fell in love with the terroirs of Calce, where his adventure began in 2001. A fervent biodynamicist, he imbues his vintages with a distinct identity, producing wines that are delicious and easy to enjoy.

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Rated estate (2024 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About the estate:

This is the story of a winemaker from Anjou, who passed through Bordeaux and fell in love with the village of Calce in 2000. In 2001, Olivier Pithon found some 7 hectares in the area and immediately bought his first biodynamic cultivator to apply biodynamic practices. The estate was certified in 2010. Today, it covers a total of 22 hectares in three areas with distinct geologies (schist, marl, and clay-limestone). The winery, built outside the village, also allows the winemaker to vinify his small business with grapes from quality winegrowers who share his philosophy. All the wines are charming, with a very delicate mouthfeel and energy. Always joyful, expressive, and juicy, these cuvées develop extra body and tension in the wines for aging. A benchmark estate.

Customer rating

4.2/5

based on 9 reviews

Review by Mr. THOMAS C. Posted on May 4, 2013

A beautiful, sunny, fruity nose. Very well-balanced on the palate. A lovely acidity that gives it freshness. Fruity aromas with a hint of pepper. A beautiful wine.