The winery
Domaine Olivier Pithon
Winery in Calce (Côtes du Roussillon, France) known for expressive wines made following organic practices and a biodynamic approach; typical varieties: Macabeu, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre and Syrah.
- Côtes du Roussillon (Roussillon) — Calce, Pyrénées-Orientales (Occitanie), Francia · Francia
- 11 products
The story
Olivier Pithon grew up in a family of winegrowers and, after formative experiences in various French regions, established his estate in Calce, in the Roussillon. The winery’s website recounts his personal hands-on training and the internships he completed in different wine regions before concentrating production on the local area.
Production philosophy
With work close to the soil, respect for the vine and reduced use of synthetic chemicals, the estate states that it follows biodynamic practices and favors an approach that respects the terroir to produce more delicate, precise wines.
Terroir and vineyards
Calce lies in an area between the Mediterranean, the Pyrenees and the Corbières Massif, at an approximate elevation of 300 m. The soils described by the estate include marls, schists and limestone; the territory lies within the Côtes du Roussillon / Roussillon zone.
Awards and recognition
Mentions in the press and specialist guides; ratings and mentions by retailers and wine guides.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Macabeu
- Grenache Gris
- Grenache Blanc
- Grenache Noir
- Carignan
- Mourvèdre
- Syrah
What makes it distinctive
- Headquarters and vineyards in the village of Calce, Côtes du Roussillon.
- Biodynamic practices guided by Jacques Mell and a respectful approach to the soil.
- Native and traditional grape varieties of the Roussillon: Macabeu, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre; Syrah is also present.
- Cuvées listed for sale on the website: Mon P'tit Pithon, Laïs, D18, Pilou, Vitriol.
- Awards and mentions in the media and wine guides.
