Olivier Pithon

Olivier Pithon has a deep-rooted history in the world of wine since his childhood, having been introduced from a very early age thanks to his grandfather, a winemaker in Anjou. This passion intensified with the presence of his older brother, also a winemaker in the hills of Layon, who settled when he was only four years old. Happy memories marked his childhood, spent in his brother's cellar, fueling his love for wine. At the age of 14, he began working in his brother's vineyards, thus developing an early sensitivity for vines and wine. At 18, Olivier left his native region to continue his wine-growing training in the Bordeaux region, he would then explore other wine-growing regions such as Jurançon and Beaujolais . Once his training was completed, he worked for five years in the Saint-Émilion region , acquiring solid expertise in viticulture and winemaking. During his career, Olivier met important figures in the world of wine, notably Stéphane Derenoncourt , a self-taught winemaker from Bordeaux, who introduced him to the importance of creating balanced and delicious wines. He also learned the importance of a love of a job well done, precision in choosing interventions, and respect for the raw material. His desire to fly with his own wings and vinify his own vines finally came to fruition in 2001 , when he found an ideal location in Calce , in the Pyrénées-Orientales . It was here that his dream of owning his vines, barrels and wine became a reality. His vines are located on an exceptional terroir, with marl , schist and limestone soils , and grape varieties such as Macabeu , Grenache Grey , Carignan , Grenache Black and Mourvèdre . From the beginning, respect for the land and the vines was essential for him. He quickly embraced organic farming and, later, biodynamics , under the leadership of Jacques Mell , a biodynamic consultant. This approach is part of his desire to best express the potential of his terroirs and to obtain quality grapes. In addition to his commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture, he strives to preserve the biodiversity of his environment. Animals are present on the estate, Laïs, the name of one of his vintages, is simply the cow that follows him continuously! Olivier maintains beehives, plants trees, sows plant cover in the vines. This global approach to agriculture is at the heart of his philosophy, contributing to the creation of sensitive, fair, and environmentally friendly wines.