Côtes de Gascogne – Vinumlector

Plaimont PAN Colombard-Petit Manseng Côtes de Gascogne IGP

Vinum Lector Staff — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 13:22:35 +0000

It all began in the mid-1970s when André Dubosc – a third-generation wine grower – set out to build up the reputation of the wines from their region of South-West France. He and other passionate young winegrowers fashioned local dry white wines (now a PGI: Côtes de Gascogne), revived the Saint Mont appellation and gave a new breath of life to the Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, made from late-harvested grapes. In 1979, these women and men, who put their heart, soul and know-how into producing the best the terroir could offer, decided to strengthen their foothold by uniting their wine cellars and estates. And so they set up the Plaimont union of cooperatives (“Pl” for Plaisance, “Ai” for Aignan and “Mont” for Saint Mont). Plaimont invites you to discover a whole universe of native varietals from South-West France. The cuvée PAN brings together Colombard and Petit Manseng in a unique blend offering a wonderful balance between freshness and sweetness. Influenced by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Pyrenees to the south, the particular microclimate of Gascony alone determines the freshness and aromatic typicity of the wines of the area. The Colombard expresses here all its aromatic freshness while the Petit Manseng, harvested later, brings complexity and delicacy. For more info, visit Plaimont website. VARIETALS Colombard and Petit Manseng VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note

Plaimont Colombelle Colombard-Sauvignon Côtes de Gascogne IGP

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:28:29 +0000

It all began in the mid-1970s when André Dubosc – a third-generation wine grower – set out to build up the reputation of the wines from their region of South-West France. He and other passionate young winegrowers fashioned local dry white wines (now a PGI: Côtes de Gascogne), revived the Saint Mont appellation and gave a new breath of life to the Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, made from late-harvested grapes. In 1979, these women and men, who put their heart, soul and know-how into producing the best the terroir could offer, decided to strengthen their foothold by uniting their wine cellars and estates. And so they set up the Plaimont union of cooperatives (“Pl” for Plaisance, “Ai” for Aignan and “Mont” for Saint Mont). A wine-growing area for many years given over to producing Armagnac brandy, Côtes de Gascogne enjoyed a winemaking revival in the late 1970s, when André DUBOSC, founder of the PLAIMONT union, rediscovered the “French Colombard of the Gers”. First created about thirty years ago following the rediscovery of the Colombard grape, Colombelle has since become THE emblematic wine of Côtes de Gascogne. Known throughout the world for its inimitable aromatic style, paired with Sauvignon blanc, Colombelle’s vivacity and freshness offers a mirror image of a region of South-West France niched between ocean and mountain range: exuberant, crisp, and characterful. For more info, visit Plaimont website. VARIETALS Colombard-Sauvignon VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note

Beaurempart Grande Réserve Rouge Pays d’Oc IGP

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:26:21 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Deeply colored ruby red wine.

NOSE
On the nose, it reveals an elegant bouquet of cherry, blackcurrant, plum, green pepper and intense vanilla and toffee overtones.

PALATE
The taste is generous and juicy and the aftertaste is velvety.

AGEING
The wine ages in contact with oak for 6 months before being bottled.

PAIRING
Serve it as an aperitif, with garlic potatoes from the oven, marinated spare ribs, grilled vegetables and spicy cheeses.

RATINGS

4.2

Beaurempart Grande Réserve Blanc Côtes de Gascogne IGP

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:12:04 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 11%

APPEARANCE
A light yellow wine.

NOSE
On the nose, it reveals intense aromas of grapefruit and pineapple with delicate apricot and peach overtones.

PALATE
The taste is intense and fruity and the aftertaste is surprisingly long.

AGEING
After maturing for short time on the lees, the wine is bottled.

PAIRING
Serve it as an aperitif, with salads, curries, marinated vegetables, and anything from the sea.