Olivier Pithon - Le Pilou 2023
95/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
"Ah! We, the formidable warriors of Pilou, who drink it straight from the glass to our lips."
One of the great reds of Roussillon, where century-old Carignan vines interspersed with Grenache Noir from a plot at an altitude of 300 meters bring a caressing texture. A stroll among flowers and earthy notes in a complex and elegant wine.
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Eye
Deep purple dress
Nose
On red fruits, beautiful minerality
Mouth
Aromas of ripe berries, slightly rough tannins, very nice finish.
Serve
At 14-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2032+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with grilled meats, red meats, game, a cheese platter...
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) 95/100 Favorite 2021 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.
ESTATE PRICE
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