Jo. Pithon - Quarts De Chaume Les Varennes 2005 (375ml)

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Jo Pithon started his famed domaine in 1978. His parents were winemakers in Anjou, and Jo has done as much as anyone to lift the appellation, and the Loire Valley as whole, onto the world stage. His focus on dry whites, now commonplace, was very innovative in the last two decades of the 20th century. He was also at the forefront of organic farming, the use of indigenous yeasts and the rejection of sugar and acid additions. Pithon works with a small handful of biodynamic growers – just one farmer for Grololo and another for the Mozaik Blanc – to create some of the freshest and most soulful wines in France. As he nears retirement, Jo has brought on the youthful and talented Adrien Moreau to help make the wines. Adrien is a rising star in the Loire Valley, and under the tutelage of a true master, he is bound for even more excellence.    vintus.com

Dark amber in color, with notes of walnut, blood orange, clove, ginger and pain d'épice backed by a rich, unctuous finish. Nice length lets date and green tea notes linger. For fans of the traditional style.