Grapes: Carignan, Grenache Noir, and Mourvèdre
Region: Cotes Catalanes, France
Vintage: 2022
Viticulture: Organic
Soils: Schist + Limestone Clay Marl
Vinification: 2-3 weeks maceration before pressing
Aging: 16 months in large casks
Fining or Filtering: None
Sulfur: Minimal
Notes from the Importer: Originally from Anjou, Olivier grew up working in the vineyard. Rebellious youth he headed to Bordeaux to continue his studies and in 2001 settled in Calce after being introduced to Gérard Gauby by his brother Jo (Pithon-Paillé). Olivier came to Calce with his cow Laïs and his mare and immediately set to work farming a few hectares organically and biodynamically. He was the 2nd in the village to do so which earned him the nickname "Bio-man." Today the domaine has 19 hectares of certified organic and biodynamic vines which Olivier farms with the help of 6 cows.
