Collection: Domaine Olivier Piton

[A unique existence, enchanted by the land! A true Grand Vin du Sud]

Originally from Anjou in the Loire Valley, Olivier Pithon grew up in a family of winemakers.

He aspired to become a winemaker at the age of 14, first assisting his grandfather in his hometown of Anjou, then his already famous brother, Joe Piton, in the Coteaux du Layon in Anjou, and spent most of his teenage years working in the vineyards and cellars. At 18, he left the Loire and moved to Bordeaux to study viticulture, opening his eyes to a world of wine very different from that of his home town.

He gained some practical experience in Jurançon and Bordeaux, and further acquired his savoir et faire (artisan's skills) under the tutelage of the genius winemaker Stéphane Durnoncourt, who greatly influenced him in his knowledge of terroir, teaching him "precision, love of work, balance, lightness, and that wine should be made delicately and above all, that it should bring joy." He learned the importance of working in harmony with nature, something he had never learned at school, and the importance of reflecting the individuality of the land and grape varieties.

Olivier's desire to create his own wines was born, and he began searching for a place where he could fulfill his passion for wine and terroir. In 2000, he visited the small village of Cars, where he met Gérard Goby. The high altitude, constant winds, and complex soils of the area immediately convinced him that this was the place to produce delicate and elegant wines. Enamored by the land, Olivier purchased 8.5 hectares of vineyards with old vines. He adopted organic farming methods from the start, and received organic certification in 2002, and biodynamic certification in 2010.