Arcolan Gros Manseng/Colombard Plaimont 2022
Country
France
Region
South West - Cotes de Gascogne
Producer
Plaimont
Grape(s)
Colombard (60%)
Gros Manseng (40%)
Type
White
Style
Crisp
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
12%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The cool Atlantic influenced vineyards of Gascogny in south west France provide reliable, fresh whites from a combination of Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, and assertive, mineral rich reds from a base of Tannat.
Producer
In 1979, three wine cellars in the towns of Plaisance, Aignan and Saint Mont, combined their forces and their initials (PL for Plaisance, AI for Aignan and Mont for Saint-Mont) to create a union of cooperatives, which became Plaimont in Saint-Mont, in the Gers. Another major wine cellar, Condom (the Côtes de Gascogne and Côtes du Condomois PGIs) joined them in 1999. Located in the heart of South-West France, Plaimont`s vineyards stretch out over a uniquely rich terroir from the foothills of the Pyrenees to the rolling hills of Gascony.
Tasting Notes
This blend of Colombard and Gros Manseng is a bright, lemon-green in colour. The nose is dominated by crisp citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit aromas. These continue on the palate and develop into something more complex, abundant with white peach and quince. The palate is both lively and easy-drinking with Colombard’s crispness contrasting nicely with Gros Manseng’s riper character.
Food
Perfect with oysters, grilled fish or vegetable risotto.
