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.

This wine is produced from young vines of Grenache noir. This Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes was produced with the aim of offering immediate gratification through its fruitiness and roundness. Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan were harvested by hand and vinified following traditional methods before being raised in concrete vats. You will appreciate its ruby red colour, its nose with fruity and floral notes, and its rich palate of red and black fruits. Its roundness and silkiness are balanced by a lovely acidity. Ideal with tapas during an aperitif-dinner, or paired with lamb chops grilled with thyme.