Monastere
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, allowing the powerful Tannat tannins to soften and integrate.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Confit de canard, slow-cooked lamb shank, matured hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
The Monastère cuvée is a historic flagship of the Saint-Mont appellation, deeply rooted in the monastic heritage of South-West France. Its story begins in 1050 with the foundation of the Benedictine Monastery of Saint-Mont, where monks painstakingly cultivated vines on the steep, clay-limestone slopes overlooking the Adour valley. Today, Plaimont has meticulously restored these ancient monastic vineyards. Crafted primarily from Tannat alongside indigenous Pinenc and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine undergoes traditional vinification and extensive aging in French oak barrels. The result is a powerful, deeply concentrated red that pays homage to centuries of viticultural devotion, characterized by intense black fruit, refined yet robust tannins, and a distinctive mineral undertone derived from the unique terroir.
🍾 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
Tannat, Pinenc, Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14%