Rive Haute Colombard Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh seafood, goat cheese salad, grilled white fish
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched hillsides of Gascony in South-West France, the Rive Haute Colombard Sauvignon is a brilliant testament to the region's dramatic viticultural renaissance. Historically famed for producing the fiery spirit Armagnac, Gascony underwent a quiet revolution in the late 20th century, pivoting toward the creation of exceptionally fresh, aromatic still white wines. Plaimont has been at the absolute vanguard of this movement. This cuvée beautifully marries Colombard—a traditional Gascon grape known for its vibrant, mouth-watering acidity and bright citrus profile—with Sauvignon Blanc, which contributes elegant herbaceous notes and exotic tropical fruit aromas. Grown on a mosaic of clay-limestone and sandy soils, the vines benefit from warm days and cool nights influenced by the nearby Pyrenees and the Atlantic Ocean. The result is a wonderfully expressive, crisp white wine that captures the joyful, epicurean spirit of the French South-West.
🍾 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
Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc