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Olivier Pithon - IGP Côtes Catalanes Laïs red 2021

Olivier Pithon - IGP Côtes Catalanes Laïs rouge 2021

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5/5 (3 customers)

93/100

RVF

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"A perfect balance of freshness, fruit, and tannins."

"Laïs 2021 is a great seducer. Behind a hint of reduction, it displays its red flower and crushed blackcurrant notes, with great dynamism on the palate and a beautiful tart persistence." (Le Guide RVF 2025)

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Estate

Domaine Olivier Pithon

Vintage

Cuvée Laïs

Vintage

2021

Designation

IGP Côtes Catalanes

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

40% Grenache Noir, 40% Carignan, 20% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Shale, marl, and clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Traditional

Livestock farming

In concrete and wooden vats for 16 months

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Beautiful ruby color

Nose

Intense black fruit flavors

Mouth

Fruity and deep

Serve

At 14-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with grilled meats, game, a cheese platter...

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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.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100

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 wine:

Laïs 2021 is a great seducer. Behind a hint of reduction, it displays its red flower and crushed blackcurrant aromas, with great dynamism on the palate and a lovely tart finish.

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.

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