Rive Haute Tannat Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled chicken skewers, mixed charcuterie, Mediterranean pasta salad
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched, rolling hills of Gascony in South-West France, the Rive Haute Rosé by Plaimont captures the vibrant spirit of this historic land, famously known as the home of the legendary musketeer d'Artagnan. The name 'Rive Haute' pays tribute to the high banks of the Adour River, where the clay-limestone soils and maritime-influenced climate create an ideal sanctuary for viticulture. In this expressive rosé, Plaimont's winemakers artfully blend Tannat—the robust, deeply colored signature grape of the Pyrenean foothills—with the globally renowned Cabernet Sauvignon. Utilizing gentle direct pressing and cool fermentation techniques, they tame Tannat's natural power into a refreshing, red-fruit-forward profile. This wine reflects the cooperative's dedication to preserving local traditions while delivering a modern, convivial style that embodies the warm hospitality of the French Sud-Ouest.
🍾 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, Cabernet Sauvignon