Producteurs Plaimont, St Mont Blanc D'Exception, 2015

£17.80

White Saint-Mont from Producteurs Plaimont, blended from Gros Manseng, Petit Courbu and Arrufiac for a fresh, stone-fruited style with floral lift.

apricot
citrus
acacia
spice

At a glance

Producer: Producteurs Plaimont
Region: South West France
Appellation: Saint-Mont
Grape: Gros Manseng Petit Courbu Arrufiac
Vintage: 2015
Country: France
Wine type: White

Taste profile

Body: Medium
Acidity: High
Tannin: Low
Sweetness: Dry

What to eat with it

Trout meunière
Lemon sole with tarragon
Sea bass with cep cream sauce
Goat’s cheese salad

Why Cave selected it

Distinctive South West white showcasing indigenous grapes and bright, aromatic freshness at great value.

About the wine

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.

About Producteurs Plaimont

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.

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