Petit Balon Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
charcuterie boards, grilled chicken, fresh Mediterranean salads
✨ Technical Specifications
Plaimont's Petit Balon Rosé is a vibrant tribute to the joyful, lighthearted art-de-vivre of Gascony in South-West France. Sourced from the rolling, sun-drenched hillsides of the Pyrenean foothills, this rosé captures the breezy, celebratory spirit of the region. The name itself evokes a sense of weightlessness, mirroring the wine's bright, uplifting character. Crafted by the visionary winemakers of the Plaimont cooperative—famed champions of South-West France's ampelographic heritage—this cuvée is produced using gentle direct pressing and cool fermentation to preserve its delicate pale-pink hue and intense, fresh red-fruit aromatics. The local terroir, characterized by a mix of clay-limestone and sandy soils influenced by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenees, imparts a signature crisp acidity and a refreshing, clean finish that defines the classic Gascon style.
🍾 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.