Colombelle Selection Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Charcuterie boards, grilled summer vegetables, light pasta salads
✨ Technical Specifications
The Colombelle Selection Rosé is a vibrant expression of the Côtes de Gascogne, crafted by the renowned Plaimont cooperative. The Colombelle line, named after the 'colombe' (dove) symbolizing peace and lightness, has become an international ambassador for Gascon wines. Grown on the rolling hills of the Gers department, where maritime breezes from the Atlantic meet the warm Pyrenean foothills, the vines thrive in clay-limestone and iron-rich 'sables fauves' (fawn sands). This unique terroir preserves the grapes' natural acidity and intense aromatic profile. The wine is crafted using short skin contact and cool fermentation to capture the bright, fresh-fruit character typical of the region's modern winemaking renaissance. It pays homage to the historic, joyful spirit of Gascony, famously the home of the legendary Musketeer d'Artagnan.
🍾 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
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12%