Olivier Pithon - Laïs blanc 2023
94/100
RVF
"A fine wine spirit"
Fresh and rich, Laïs blanc is a compromise between northern identity and Mediterranean style. This blend of Maccabeu, Grenache Blanc, and Gris is aged in barrels—both new and used—but allows very fresh floral notes to shine through. A beautiful Catalan white!
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Eye
Bright, clear yellow color
Nose
The wood is discreet, allowing the floral and honeyed notes to come through, with a lovely toasted reduction.
Mouth
Beautifully lively aromas of white flowers, pomelo, gunpowder, complex
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with appetizers, salads, fish, etc.
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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2025 guide) 94/100 (2022 vintage)
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
5/5
based on 1 review
Review and opinion by Mr. SEBASTIEN R. Published on 02/06/2025
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