Colombelle Original Rouge
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years from vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit character.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled pork chops, charcuterie and cured meats, roasted chicken
✨ wine.spec_sheet
While the Colombelle name is globally celebrated for pioneering the fresh white wine revolution of the Côtes de Gascogne, the Colombelle Original Rouge represents its equally vibrant red counterpart. Crafted by the visionary Plaimont cooperative, this wine captures the sunny, maritime-influenced terroir of South-West France. It marries the structure of Tannat—the region's legendary, deeply colored signature grape—with the supple, fleshy fruitiness of Merlot. Historically, these lands were traversed by d'Artagnan and the King's Musketeers, and this red wine channels that rustic, lively Gascon spirit. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve its bright primary fruit aromas, it offers a delightful, unpretentious expression of the Gascony countryside, characterized by juicy red berries, subtle spice, and smooth tannins.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.