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.