Domaine Olivier Pithon - Côtes du Roussillon - Laïs - Rouge - 2018

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 glasses

Food 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.