Roussillon
Domaine Olivier Pithon - Côtes du Roussillon - Laïs - Rouge - 2018
Characteristics
Country / Region: Roussillon
Vintage: 2018
Name: AOP Côtes du Roussillon
Grape variety: 40% Carignan, 40% Grenache Noir, 20% Mourvèdre
Alcohol: 13.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2023 RVF
Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2023
Wine rated 91/100 by our Committee !
Wine:
Made from carignan, grenache and mourvèdre grapes, the 2018 Red Côtes du Roussillon Laïs reveals on the nose a flattering Mediterranean palette of ripe black fruits and a smoky touch. The slender and full-bodied palate makes for a delightful wine, ready to be enjoyed with pork chop with herbs or spicy cuisine. To be decanted and served slightly chilled. Rated 92/100 by the Committee.Vinification:
Hand harvested, traditional vinification and by terroir, matured in concrete and wood vats for 16 months.Organic and biodynamic culture. Organic wine, certified.
Color:
Dark red, with a beautiful intensity.Nose:
Aromas of black fruits mixed with spicy notes and a delicate gamey touch.Palate:
Full-bodied and intense, with smooth tannins. This wine has good structure, and all the assets of a typical Roussillon wine.
Temperature:
To be served slightly chilled between 14 and 16°C with a 1/2 hour decanting or in large glassesFood and wine pairing:
Grilled lamb with herbs, lamb chops, chicken with olives and paprika, roasted rabbit with thyme.Cellar aging:
From now until 2023
Olivier Pithon brings to light the terroir of Calce, the cradle of the greatest Roussillon wines, and produces extremely pure and full-bodied wines that have been awarded 2 stars in the French RVF wine Guide.
For twenty years, this talented winemaker has been working as a true artisan, cultivating 22 hectares of biodynamic vineyards and drawing inspiration from the greatest winemakers, such as Gérard Gauby. The results are unmistakable: fine, silky red and white wines of maximum freshness that reflect the full potential of this elite vineyard.