Saint Mont Reserve d'Artagnan Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, roasted chicken with herbs, fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of Gascony's most legendary son, the fierce and loyal Musketeer d'Artagnan, the Saint Mont Réserve d'Artagnan Blanc captures the spirited, vibrant essence of the Pyrenean foothills. Crafted by the pioneering Plaimont cooperative, this white wine is a testament to the preservation of local ampelographic treasures. Grown on the rolling hillsides of the Saint-Mont appellation, where clay-limestone soils and cool mountain breezes create an ideal microclimate, the wine is built around the region's indigenous grape varieties. The traditional vinification in stainless steel tanks emphasizes freshness and aromatic expression, resulting in a wine that balances crisp citrus vitality with a beautifully textured, mineral-driven finish that reflects its unique southwestern 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
Gros Manseng, Arrufiac, Petit Courbu