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Olivier Pithon - Laïs 2011

IGP Côtes Catalanes|White wine|Organic

3.7/5 (6 customers)

Rating: RVF 15.5/20
A lovely white wine made from three local grape varieties—Maccabeu, White Grenache, and Grey Grenache—grown on schist-covered hillsides. The Cuvée Laïs is fermented and aged in new oak barrels, some of which have held one or two previous vintages, for eight to ten months. Enjoy it in its prime youth, when the aromas and palate are lively, or wait for it to evolve and be surprised by its very mineral character....

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Estate

Domaine Olivier Pithon

Vintage

Cuvée Laïs

Vintage

2011

Designation

IGP Côtes Catalanes

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

Maccabeu, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris

Regions

schist-covered hillsides

Viticulture

organically farmed vineyard

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

fermentation in barrels of two or more wines for eight to ten months

Livestock farming

in barrels that have previously held two or more different wines, for eight to ten months, with some of the aging taking place in large oak casks

Alcohol content

12,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Bright, clear yellow color

Nose

with very fresh floral notes

Palate

beautifully lively aromas, with a very mineral character

Serve

at 10-12°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink from

2013

Drink before

2015

Production

7,600 bottles

Food and wine pairings

A déguster à l'apéritif, sur des entrées, des salades, des poissons...<br/>

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2024 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, 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 journey began in 2001. A devoted biodynamic winemaker, he imbues his wines with a distinct identity—vines that are rich and easy to enjoy.

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Rated estate (2024 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with 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 geologies (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 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 vintages develop extra body and tension compared to wines meant for aging. A benchmark estate.

Customer rating

3.7/5

based on 6 reviews