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Olivier Pithon - Laïs Blanc 2023

Olivier Pithon - Laïs blanc 2023

IGP Côtes Catalanes|White wine|Organic
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5/5 (1 customers)

94/100

RVF

(2022 Vintage Notes)
contemporary
aromatic

"A wonderful appreciation of wine"

Fresh and full-bodied, Laïs Blanc strikes a balance between northern character and Mediterranean style. This blend of Maccabeu, White Grenache, and Gray Grenache is aged in both new and used barrels, yet still allows its very fresh floral notes to shine through. A beautiful Catalan white!

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Estate

Domaine Olivier Pithon

Vintage

Cuvée Laïs

Vintage

2023

Designation

IGP Côtes Catalanes

Region

Roussillon

Grape Varieties

60 % Maccabeu, 20 % Grenache Blanc, 20 % Grenache Gris

Regions

80% shale and 20% clay-limestone and marl

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Traditional, direct pressing, malolactic fermentation completed

Livestock Farming

10 months in barrels that have previously held 2 or 3 wines and in Alsatian casks, on fine lees

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A bright, clear yellow color

Nose

The wood takes a back seat, allowing the floral and honeyed notes to shine through, with a lovely toasty finish

Palate

Beautifully lively aromas of white flowers, pomelo, and gunpowder; complex

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2029

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy as an aperitif, with appetizers, salads, fish, and more...

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Rated estate (2024 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable selection, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

The brother of the famous Jo Pithon, a leading figure in the Layon hillsides during the 1990s, Olivier Pithon fell in love with the terroirs of Calce, where his adventure began in 2001. A fervent advocate of biodynamics, he imbues his wines with a distinct identity—wines that are rich and delicious and easy to enjoy.
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Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100 (2022 vintage)

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

This is the story of a winemaker from Anjou, who had spent time in Bordeaux, and who fell in love with the village of Calce in 2000. In 2001, Olivier Pithon found about 7 hectares in the area and immediately purchased his first biodynamic preparation to implement biodynamic practices. The estate was certified in 2010. Today, it spans 22 hectares across three areas with distinct geological compositions (schist, marl, and clay-limestone). The winery, built just outside the village, also allows the winemaker to produce his small-scale wine business using grapes from high-quality growers who share his philosophy. All the wines are full of charm, with very delicate textures on the palate and a lively energy. Always joyful, expressive, and juicy, these wines develop added body and tension in the age-worthy vintages. A benchmark estate.

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