Pithon
Jo Pithon Anjou Blanc les Pepinaires 2005
RegionLoire
AppellationAnjou
CountryFrance
VarietalChenin Blanc
Colourwhite
Bottle750ml
Drink windowup to now or short term for primary character
A gently evolved Chenin Blanc from Jo Pithon’s Anjou vineyards, the 2005 Les Pépinaïres shows a refined marriage of ripeness and minerality, shaped by barrel aging and organic viticulture, offering a poised expression of its sandstone and carboniferous soils.
Tasting
- Aroma
- orchard fruit with a hint of honeyed warmth
- Palate
- textured, gently oxidative with bright mineral drive
- Finish
- lingering saline touch
Pairs with
- fresh goat cheese
- sea scallops with butter and lemon
- lightly smoked fish
- buttery root vegetable gratin