Vignes Retrouveees Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled sea bass, fresh goat cheese, roasted chicken with herbs
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Vignes Retrouvées' (meaning 'rediscovered vines') is a vibrant tribute to the ampelographic salvation spearheaded by Plaimont in the Saint-Mont appellation of South-West France. This cuvée celebrates the revival of ancient, indigenous grape varieties that were on the brink of extinction. Grown on the cool, clay-limestone slopes of the Pyrenean foothills, the grapes benefit from warm days and cool nights, preserving their natural acidity. The wine is crafted using traditional gentle pressing, followed by fermentation and aging on fine lees, which imparts a beautiful textural roundness to complement its crisp, aromatic profile. It stands as a living testament to the preservation of local viticultural heritage.
🍾 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, Petit Courbu, Arrufiac
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13%