Aure Sauvignon Blanc
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release.
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Fresh goat cheese, grilled white fish, asparagus risotto
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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.
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Established in 1979 under the visionary leadership of André Dubosc, Plaimont is a pioneering cooperative union located in Saint-Mont within the Gers department of South-West France. By uniting the historic cellars of Plaisance, Aignan, and Saint-Mont, the producer has become a champion for reviving and safeguarding the indigenous heritage grape varieties of the Pyrenean foothills, such as Tannat, Pinenc, Gros Manseng, and Arrufiac. Plaimont is globally renowned for its commitment to ampelographic preservation, famously tending to a historic, pre-phylloxera vineyard parcel that is classified as an official French historic monument. Their diverse portfolio spans expressive, fresh whites, robust reds, and vibrant rosés, exemplified by the Fleur d'Artagnan range and the celebrated late-harvest Saint Albert and Saint Sylvestre wines.