Jo Pithon, one of the producers who have put Anjou on the map for excellent dry and sweet whites from the heavily underrated chenin blanc grape, has left the vineyard carrying his name. A few years ago he sold 90% of his Domaine to Philip Fournier, a local businessman, but continued to be in charge of it. (We don’t know why Pithon sold in the first place. Perhaps the property needed capitals to continue develop?) Together they then bought the Chateau de Chamboureau, a leading property in the neighbouring Savennières appellation. But the happy marriage did not last forever. Jo Pithon has now left the Domaine Jo Pithon and rumour has it that he may be looking for another domaine.
