Grand Heron Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, light summer salads, charcuterie platters
✨ Technical Specifications
The Grand Héron Rosé by Plaimont is a vibrant tribute to the majestic herons that frequent the waterways and lakes of Gascony. Sourced from the rolling hills of the Côtes de Gascogne, this wine captures the fresh, maritime-influenced climate of South-West France. The vines thrive in the region's unique clay-sandy soils, locally called boulbènes, which impart a distinctive freshness and bright minerality. Crafted using gentle direct pressing of classic regional varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this rosé undergoes cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve its delicate red berry aromas and crisp, thirst-quenching profile, embodying the relaxed, epicurean lifestyle of the historic Gascon countryside.
🍾 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.