Aure Sauvignon Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh goat cheese, grilled white fish, asparagus risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Plaimont's Aure Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant expression of the Gascony region in South-West France. The name 'Aure' pays homage to the warm, dry wind (the Vent d'Aure) that sweeps down from the Pyrenees mountains, playing a crucial role in ventilating the vineyards and preserving the health and aromatic intensity of the grapes. Cultivated on the rolling hills of the Côtes de Gascogne, where maritime influences from the Atlantic meet clay-limestone soils, this wine benefits from cool night temperatures that lock in freshness. Plaimont employs protective, temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation to safeguard the delicate, expressive aromas of citrus, boxwood, and passionfruit, resulting in a classic, crisp Gascon white.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1979 under the visionary leadership of André Dubosc, Plaimont emerged from the union of passionate winegrowers from Plaisance, Aignan, and Saint-Mont in the heart of Gascony in Southwest France. Today, the cooperative represents a collective dedication to regional heritage, championing the revival and preservation of rare, indigenous grape varieties such as Tannat, Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng, and Pinenc. Situated across the foothills of the Pyrenees, the estate manages historic vineyards spanning Saint Mont, Madiran, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, and Côtes de Gascogne. Plaimont is celebrated for its diverse and authentic portfolio, ranging from crisp, aromatic whites and vibrant rosés like the Fleur d'Artagnan and Saint Mont selections to structured, age-worthy red wines and refined sparkling expressions.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc