Rive Haute Tannat Cabernet Sauvignon
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–2 years of the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit character.
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Grilled chicken skewers, mixed charcuterie, Mediterranean pasta salad
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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.
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Established in 1979 under the visionary leadership of André Dubosc, Plaimont is a pioneering cooperative union located in Saint-Mont within the Gers department of South-West France. By uniting the historic cellars of Plaisance, Aignan, and Saint-Mont, the producer has become a champion for reviving and safeguarding the indigenous heritage grape varieties of the Pyrenean foothills, such as Tannat, Pinenc, Gros Manseng, and Arrufiac. Plaimont is globally renowned for its commitment to ampelographic preservation, famously tending to a historic, pre-phylloxera vineyard parcel that is classified as an official French historic monument. Their diverse portfolio spans expressive, fresh whites, robust reds, and vibrant rosés, exemplified by the Fleur d'Artagnan range and the celebrated late-harvest Saint Albert and Saint Sylvestre wines.