Faite Rouge
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, as the robust Tannat tannins soften into a velvety texture.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck breast, classic Gascon cassoulet, grilled ribeye steak
✨ wine.spec_sheet
La Faîte Rouge is the jewel of the Saint-Mont appellation, crafted by Plaimont as a tribute to the ancient custom of local winemakers who would bury their finest bottles in clay to preserve them. Each year, a prestigious jury of sommeliers and wine writers gathers to select the final blend from the finest parcels of Tannat, Pinenc, and Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the region's unique variegated clays and limestone soils. The wine is aged in French oak barrels, resulting in a powerful yet remarkably elegant expression of the Pyrenean terroir. In keeping with tradition, each bottle of La Faîte is uniquely adorned with a genuine wooden label and sealed with wax, symbolizing its deep connection to the forests and soils of Gascony.
🍾 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.