Domaine Pithon-Paillé, Organic Anjou Wines

The Pithon-Paillé estate was founded in 2008 under the leadership of the iconic Jo Pithon. It was the result of a vision that took shape in 1996 around a somewhat ambitious project. It took five years to clear the brambles and replant three hectares of Chenin. The aim was to breathe new life into the legendary Coteau des Treilles, his life’s work. His wife Isabelle, in partnership with Wendy and Joseph Paillé, supported him in his endeavour. The estate quickly became a benchmark for connoisseurs of Anjou wines.

The Pithon-Paillé estate in a nutshell

The estate cultivates 13 hectares using organic farming methods. The majority of the vines are Chenin, used for producing white wines. Only 2 hectares are dedicated to the region’s red grape varieties. The vineyards are located in various localities:

• Saint-Lambert du Lattay (Bonnes Blanches)
• Saint-Aubin de Luigné (La Fresnaye)
• Beaulieu-sur-Layon (Coteau des Treilles)
• Rochefort-sur-Loire (Quarts de Chaume)
• Savennières

The wines are aged in barrels and wooden vats for between 10 and 18 months, depending on the vintage.

A new chapter begins

Since 2018, to everyone’s surprise, the Pithon-Paillé estate has passed into the hands of Ivan Massonnat. Neither their son Jules nor Joseph, who has moved to the south with his wife Wendy, has taken over the estate. The new owner, a Parisian financier and wine lover with a passion for the terroir of the Coteau de Treilles, wishes to carry on in the same spirit. He is, moreover, supported by Jo Pithon, who continues to advise on vineyard management and winemaking. The estate is now called Belargus, with its primary ambition being the transition to biodynamic farming. To be continued…

A few photos of the Pithon-Paillé estate

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