Saint Sylvestre
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared foie gras, blue cheese, apricot tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Plaimont's Saint Sylvestre is a legendary sweet white wine from the Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh appellation in South-West France, celebrated for its dramatic and historic harvest. By tradition, the grapes for this cuvée are left on the vines until the very last day of the year, December 31st—the feast of Saint Sylvestre. This extreme late harvest relies on the warm, dry autumn winds from the Pyrenees to dry the grapes on the vine, concentrating their natural sugars and acidity while preserving intense aromatic complexity. The harvest itself is a festive, torchlit night-time event, bringing together local vignerons to pick the raisined berries. The resulting wine is a masterpiece of balance, offering luscious sweetness countered by a vibrant, electric spine of acidity, with complex notes of candied citrus, exotic fruits, and honey. It stands as a testament to the daring spirit of the Pyrenean foothills and Plaimont's dedication to preserving ancestral viticultural traditions.
🍾 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
Petit Manseng