Anjou Blanc Amphite

In the glass

Aroma: lemon, white peach, wet stone, white flower

Palate: citrus, saline texture, stone fruit, chalky finish

Amphora-fermented Chenin Blanc from organic schist parcels. Pure expression of terroir without oak influence; tense saline texture and chalky drive.

What it pairs with

• Sushi and sashimi
  Tense acidity and saline texture handle delicate raw fish without overpowering soy.
• Oysters with mignonette
  Saline texture and shellfish brine align; chalky finish substitutes for shallot bite.
• Sea bass crudo
  Tense mineral acidity lifts raw fish; lemon-zest aromatics echo a simple citrus dressing.
• Goat cheese tartlets
  Loire chèvre meets the wine's chalky drive; saline finish handles the rind.

History

Amphite is Pithon-Paillé's amphora-fermented Chenin Blanc. The cuvée expresses pure terroir without oak influence and was added under the Massonnat ownership.

1. 2014: First vintage of Amphite released, fermented and aged in amphora

Facts

Producer

Domaine Pithon-Paillé (Jo Pithon) · visiting guide

Grapes

Chenin Blanc (100%)

Classification

Anjou AOC

Oak

Fermented and aged in clay amphora and tank, no oak, around 10 months

ABV

13.0%

Price

EUR 30 to 50 at retail

Drinking window

2-12 from vintage

First vintage

2014

Organic

ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Vegan

Yes (no animal-derived fining)

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