Cirque Nord
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted poultry, creamy mushroom risotto, mature sheep's milk cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from a remarkable natural amphitheater in the Saint-Mont appellation of South-West France, Cirque Nord is a flagship white cuvée from the pioneering Plaimont cooperative. This exceptional wine is born from a cool, north-facing slope ('cirque nord') where ancient clay and limestone soils allow indigenous grapes to ripen slowly, preserving their vibrant acidity and intense aromatic profile. The wine is a tribute to the Pyrenean foothills' viticultural heritage, showcasing the potential of local varieties. Fermented and aged on its fine lees, Cirque Nord balances a rich, textured mouthfeel with a striking, mineral-driven freshness, offering a complex sensory journey filled with citrus blossom, exotic fruits, and deep stony minerality.
🍾 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
Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng, Arrufiac