Olivier Pithon

Olivier Pithon settled at the estate in 2001, with his cow Lais, with the aim of producing great wines from Roussillon.

Located in Calce, in the Pyrénées-Orientales, the estate now covers 19 hectares. Olivier Pithon was introduced to wine by his maternal grandfather, as well as by his older brother (Jo Pithon), both winemakers. It was therefore natural for him to come to winemaking. Through his experiences, he has made some pivotal connections.

First in Bordeaux, with Stéphane Derenoncourt, a renowned winemaker, who taught him something not taught in school: that the most important thing is to make wines that you love. Then in Roussillon: at the end of 2000, while looking for a place to establish his estate, he benefited from the mentorship of Gérard Gauby, an illustrious winemaker from Roussillon.

A Catalan by adoption, Olivier was captivated by Roussillon and never left. Since 2010, Olivier Pithon has rigorously applied the principles of biodynamic viticulture. This allows him to best showcase his schist and limestone terroirs. A proponent of biodiversity, he keeps cows in the vineyards and on the estate's land, as well as a few beehives.

Information

Domain Name:
Olivier Pithon
Winemaker's Name:
Olivier Pithon
Country:
France
Region:
Roussillon
Appellations:
Aop côtes du roussillon, Igp côtes catalanes, Occitanie, Vin doux muté
Farming:
Biodynamic (Biodyvin)
Grape varieties:
Grenache noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Maccabeu, Grenache gris, Grenache blanc, Grenache, Carignan, Vermentino, Muscat, Macabeu