Olivier Pithon - Laïs blanc 2023
94/100
RVF
"A beautiful spirit of wine
Fresh and rich, Laïs blanc is a compromise between northern identity and Mediterranean style. This blend of Maccabeu, Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris is aged in barrels - both new and used - but reveals fresh floral notes. A fine Catalan white!
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Eye
Bright, clear yellow
Nose
The wood is discreet, giving way to floral and honeyed notes, a lovely toasted reduction.
Mouth
Lively aromas of white flowers, pomelo, gunpowder, complex.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif, with starters, salads, fish...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Brother of the famous Jo Pithon, a leading figure on the Coteaux du Layon in the 1990s, Olivier Pithon fell in love with the terroirs of Calce, where his adventure began in 2001. A fervent biodynamist, he imbues his cuvées with an unmistakable identity, producing wines that are both delicious and easy to enjoy.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (guide 2025) 94/100 (Vintage 2022)
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
This is the story of a winegrower from Anjou, with a background in Bordeaux, who fell in love with the village of Calce in 2000. In 2001, Olivier Pithon unearthed some 7 hectares in the area and immediately bought his first dynamizer to apply biodynamic practices. The estate will be certified in 2010. Today, it totals 22 hectares on three zones with distinct geologies (schist, marl and clay-limestone). The winery, built just outside the village, also enables the winemaker to vinify his small business with grapes from quality winegrowers who share his philosophy. All the wines are imbued with charm, delicate mouthfeel and energy. Always joyful, expressive and juicy, these cuvées develop extra flesh and tension in the cuvées de garde. A benchmark domaine.
Customer rating
5/5
on 1 reviews
Note and review by M. SEBASTIEN R. Published on 06/02/2025
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