Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2023 to 2032.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Vinous reviewed 2023202091/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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.

  1. 2008: Pithon-Paillé founded
  2. 2018: Estate acquired by Ivan Massonnat; Jo Pithon stays on as advisor

Facts

Producer
Domaine Pithon-Paillé (Jo Pithon) · visiting guide
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)

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.

Tags

chenin blanc dry high acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion special old world organic pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese pairs with sushi pairs with white fish price trade up still white value pick vegan

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