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Producteurs Plaimont
Olivier Bourdet-Pees
COUNTRY: France
REGION: Southwest France
APPELLATION: Cotes de Gascogne
Plaimont Producteurs is a cooperative winery located in South Western France that embodies the spirit and heritage of the Gascony region. With a deep respect for tradition and an eye toward innovation, this collective of passionate winegrowers has been crafting exceptional wines since it was established in 1979. Today, the vignerons have over 5,300 hectares under their care.
There are more than eight hundred winegrowing families who are members of the cooperative, which strengthens the ties of the cooperative to the identity of the region. They distinguish themselves from other wineries by embracing the indigenous grape varieties of the region, such as Tannat, Pinenc, and Petit Courbu. The commitment to local varietals has led to the revival of nearly forgotten grapes like Manseng Noir, which have been nurtured back into production.
True to their belief in their autochthonous varieties, there is an ampelographic collection and research center, where the quality potential of the region’s unknown grapes is studied. Plaimont Producteurs is more than just a winery; it is a community of growers united by a shared love for their land and a commitment to producing wines that truly represent the essence of Gascony. Each bottle is a testament to their collaborative spirit and the unique beauty of their region.
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Wine Region:
Southwest France
Southwest France, which comprises Aquitaine, Limousin, and Midi-Pyrénées, is fourth in terms of the largest wine producers in the country. As is in the name, it spans all of the southwestern portion of the country, with the notable exception of Bordeaux. The wines in the area lean more towards Atlantic than Mediterranean build, much like those of Bordeaux.
The terroir of Southwest France varies as far and wide as the wines made there. The Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean give the area a mostly maritime climate, although the inlands are more continental – therefore hotter and drier. The rivers Tarn, Lot, Garonne, and Dordogne variety to the soil types of the region, as do vineyards such as Bearn that lie on the slopes of the Pyrénées (with its different altitudes, aspects, and soil stone types.
Featured Grape Varieties:
Malbec
Mauzac
Négrette
Semillon
Tannat
Colombard
Ugni Blanc
Listan
Tannat
Cabernet
Arrufiac
Petit Courbu
Manseng
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinenc
Gros Manseng
Semillon
Muscadele
Camaralet
Petit Manseng
Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon
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