Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2021: best 2022 to 2028.
vintage1 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Decanter reviewed 2023202189/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red currant, violet, graphite, savoury herb

Palate: red cherry, fine tannin, soft fruit, spice

Easygoing Anjou Cabernet Franc from organic schist parcels. A concentrate of elegance and tension; accessible and easy-to-drink.

What it pairs with

  • Roast chicken
    Cool-climate Cabernet Franc acidity refreshes white-meat poultry; spice register handles roasting jus.
  • Charcuterie board
    Saucisson, rillettes and pâté with the wine's bright red fruit and refreshing acidity.
  • Lentil and sausage stew
    Herbal lift and graphite finish meet bistro French dish; tannin handles the sausage.
  • Pizza margherita
    Tomato acidity and mozzarella creaminess find a partner in light Cabernet Franc.

History

Mozaïk is Pithon-Paillé's accessible Anjou red, designed for easy drinking. Made from 100 percent Cabernet Franc and bottled within a year of vintage.

  1. 2008: First vintage of Mozaïk released

Facts

Producer
Domaine Pithon-Paillé (Jo Pithon) · visiting guide
Grapes
Cabernet Franc (100%)
Classification
Anjou AOC
Oak
Aged in stainless steel and older oak, no new oak, around 9 months
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 15 to 25 at retail
Drinking window
1-7 from vintage
First vintage
2008
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Mozaïk

What does Pithon-Paillé Mozaïk taste like?

Red currant, violet, graphite and savoury herb on the nose; red cherry, fine tannin, soft fruit and spice on the palate. Medium-bodied with low tannin and high acidity, a medium fresh finish.

When should I drink Pithon-Paillé Mozaïk?

Drink between 1 and 7 years from vintage. The wine is designed for easy drinking; light chill (14-16°C) is ideal in summer.

What grapes are in Mozaïk?

100 percent Cabernet Franc, organically farmed on schist parcels in the Anjou AOC.

Is Pithon-Paillé Mozaïk vegan?

Yes. The estate is organic-certified and the wines are produced without animal-derived fining agents.

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