Colombelle Original Blanc
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1 to 2 years of the vintage release.
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Fresh goat cheese, grilled seafood, light poultry dishes
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Born in the rolling hills of Gascony, Colombelle Original Blanc is a legendary white wine that spearheaded the aromatic revolution of South-West France in the 1980s. Under the leadership of Plaimont's visionary winemakers, the historically overlooked Colombard grape was transformed from a brandy-distillation base into a star of fresh, expressive table wines. The name 'Colombelle' pays tribute to the dove ('colombe' in French), a symbol of peace and freedom that graces the Gascon skies. Grown on clay-limestone and sandy soils ('sables fauves'), the grapes are harvested during the cool night hours to preserve their intense, volatile thiols. This results in an incredibly vibrant, aromatic profile bursting with citrus, passionfruit, and fresh-cut grass, capturing the joyful, epicurean spirit of the French South-West.
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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.