In the glass
Aroma: lemon, white peach, honeysuckle, chalk
Palate: citrus, stone fruit, saline mineral, honey
Pithon-Paillé's flagship dry Anjou Blanc from organically farmed schist parcels. Citrus and stone fruit over chalky depth.
What it pairs with
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Pike-perch with beurre blanc
Loire freshwater fish in butter sauce meets the wine's chalky mineral and stone-fruit depth. -
Goat cheese tart
Loire chèvre meets Chenin's chalky drive; lifted aromatics handle the puff pastry. -
Sushi
Tense acidity and chalky mineral edge handle delicate raw fish without overpowering soy. -
Lobster ravioli
Shellfish sweetness meets the wine's chalky mineral and stone-fruit depth.
History
Pithon-Paillé was created in 2008 by Isabelle and Jo Pithon, and Joseph and Wendy Paillé. Since 2018, the estate has been owned by Ivan Massonnat though Jo Pithon continues to advise on vineyards and winemaking. 13 hectares organic.
- 2008 — Pithon-Paillé founded
- 2018 — Estate acquired by Ivan Massonnat; Jo Pithon stays on as advisor
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Pithon-Paillé (Jo Pithon)
- Grapes
- Chenin Blanc (100%)
- Classification
- Anjou AOC
- Oak
- Fermented in older oak demi-muids; aged around 12 months on lees
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Scores
- Vinous 91 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2023)
Frequently asked about Anjou Blanc Les Bonnes Blanches
What does Pithon-Paillé Bonnes Blanches taste like?
Lemon, white peach, honeysuckle and chalk on the nose; citrus, stone fruit, saline mineral and honey on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long, layered finish.
When should I drink Pithon-Paillé Bonnes Blanches?
Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage. The schist terroir and 12 months of lees ageing give the wine textural depth that rewards 3 to 5 years in bottle.
Where is Bonnes Blanches grown?
Across organically farmed schist parcels in the Anjou AOC. The 13-hectare estate has been organically certified for over a decade.
Is Pithon-Paillé Bonnes Blanches vegan?
Yes. The estate is organic-certified and the wines are produced without animal-derived fining agents.