Domaine Olivier Pithon D18 Côtes Catalanes Blanc IGP 2023

A white wine from Domaine Olivier Pithon, made from Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris grown on schist soils. It spends 18 months in foudre, building depth without becoming an exercise in oak. The combination of matter and freshness is what makes it interesting. In the glass it is bright golden yellow. The aroma is broad and layered, with white flowers, aromatic herbs, fennel, honey and light toasted notes giving way to a marked mineral and saline component. The palate is rich and textured, yet supported by persistent freshness, with a creamy and precise texture and a pleasant bitter vein in the finish that lengthens the sip. It suits Asian cuisine and lightly spiced dishes, and is especially good with chicken curry.