Domaine Olivier Pithon "Le Pilou" red 2022

PRESENTATION OF DOMAINE O. PITHON
+ ALL HIS OTHER CUVEES IN STOCK

IGP Côtes Catalanes "Le Pilou" red 2022 by Olivier Pithon

La Revue du Vin de France (K. Valentin, Nov. 2025, Roussillon: the infinite nobility of Catalan whites) : Olivier Pithon arrived over twenty years ago in Calce. From the start, the Angers winemaker, brother of Jo Pithon, mastered the acidity of the grapes from the South, quite different from the light Chenins of the Loire, and his production, half red, half white, is captivating. Today, he still produces some of the most desirable cuvees in the area, with a particular sensitivity to the whites. A fervent defender of expressing terroirs through Grenache Gris and Macabeu, he also plants Clairette blanche and rose, Bourboulenc, and Albarino... All means are good to find freshness, starting with the ability of the grapes to withstand water scarcity. Olivier Pithon bets on the aging potential of the blancs, so we enjoy wines that have at least aged for two years.

Technical sheet written by the domaine:

Grapes: 80% old Carignan, 20% parcel selection of Grenache Noir

These old Carignans, planted over 100 years ago on a limestone plateau, are lovingly cared for to extract the finest grapes: handcrafted! We want to showcase the expression of a grape variety that, although noble, is emerging from the appellation decrees.

An aging of 18 months in demi-muids allows us to maintain the velvety texture, freshness, and finesse of this wine.

Terroir: Argilo-Calcaire.


Yield: 20hl/ha

Area: 2 ha