We’re here in the heart of Gascony, in the appellation of Saint-Mont, a territory with a rich viticultural past revived in the 70’ by Andre Dubosc and other like-minded, passionate vinegrowers. The late ripening, thick-skin and highly tannic local Tannat varietal thrives in this climate where it benefits of a long, slow, ripening season extending from April until late September with daily luminous sunshine, and cooler night-time temperature conferred by the nearby Pyrenees.
Aged for 11months in French oak barrels, this blend expresses the richness of this unique terroir. The intense dark cherry-currant-plum fruit character is carried by thick, velvety-textured tannins and completed by a distinctive underlying freshness. A powerful wine that needs food to shine.
"The emblematic cuvée Monastère is the fruit of a 5ha vineyard co-planted with local star Tannat grape, together with indigenous Pinenc and Cabernet Sauvignon varietals. Found on a north-facing slopes over rich clay soils, this historic vineyard was initially planted in the XI century by Benedictine Monks and is overlooked by Plaimont-owned monastery, perched on the village hillside."
Tannat
ABV 13.5%
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Producteurs Plaimont
Based in Gascony, cooperative Producteurs Plaimont is renowned for the quality and consistency of their wines.
France is without doubt the world’s supreme wine-producing country, unmatched for the finesse, style and sheer diversity of its wines. France’s revered wine regions form a roll of honour beyond compare. The enduring appeal of France’s classic wine styles turns on the peculiarly French – and often controversial – concept of terroir, the belief in wine with a ‘sense of place’, with flavours and textures.