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IGP Côtes Catalanes Olivier Pithon Mon P'tit Pithon 2019

The wine

Brother to the renowned Jo Pithon, Olivier Pithon decided to head for the south of France where he crafts his own wines according to thorough growing and meticulous vinification. This is a rosé classified as IGP Côtes Catalanes, and it is made from the local varietals: Mourvèdre and Grenache. The grapes are harvested by hand before a direct pressing.
This is a wine to be enjoyed in its youth and is perfect for sharing. It has a pale, pink colour and an aromatic bouquet marked by notes of red fruit, cinnamon, and cloves. Its round palate is balanced by an acidity that offers persistence and freshness.
We recommend pairing this wine with a tomato-based dish, grilled white meat, or a charcuterie platter.

About the Producer Olivier Pithon

Originally from Anjou, Olivier is the grandson of a winemaker and the younger brother of Jo Pithon, a respected figure in the Coteaux du Layon (whose estate was later acquired by Domaine Belargus). After learning the ropes in the family vineyard and gaining experience in several estates, including a few years in Bordeaux, he chose to settle in the rugged landscapes of Calce in 2001. His vineyard, perched at 300 metres above sea level, is managed with a holistic organic and biodynamic approach. Alongside biodynamic preparations 500 and 501, he replants hedgerows, sows cereals between the rows to encourage permanent cover crops, and introduces animals (especially sheep) into the vineyard from October to April. Olivier Pithon’s wines are authentic, well-balanced, and deeply expressive. Grenache (in all its forms: Noir, Gris, Blanc), Maccabeu, Carignan, and Mourvèdre thrive here, rooted in a patchwork of limestone, marl, and schist soils.

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