Apricot, Citrus, Accacia
SW Regions / White / Gros Manseng, Petit Courbu, Aroufiac / Sustainable
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Farming |
Sustainable |
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Producer |
Producteurs Plaimont |
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Grape |
Gros Manseng/Petit Courbu/Aroufiac |
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Wine Type |
White |
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Country |
France |
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Region |
Saint Mont AOC, SW Regions |
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Vintage |
2010 |
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Alcohol |
13% |
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Size |
75cl |
The grapes were picked at night to maintain their aromatic freshness and were fermented separately. The Gros Manseng was macerated for 6-8 hours before being gently pressed. After settling, the juice was fermented at a controlled temperature in stainless steel. The wine was aged on fine lees for 8 months. Expect fresh citrus, apricot, and acacia flower aromas, with a touch of spice and a smooth finish. Best served decanted.
Notes on the producer
Saint Mont, located on the first slopes of the Pyrenean foothills, spans across 46 communes in the western Gers department. This area is known for its cool micro-climate and rich, fertile soil. The Saint Mont region is a leader in grape varietal research (ampelography) and is home to France’s first vineyard recognized as a Historical Monument in 2012, as well as the nation’s first private conservatory founded in 2002.
Plaimont Producteurs, established in the 1970s by merging three local cooperatives, is now a collective of some of the region’s most renowned estates and châteaux. The organization’s mission focuses on using research to equip local vignerons and growers for the future’s challenges, with a particular emphasis on reviving and promoting indigenous grape varieties.
