Producteurs Plaimont
Situated in the heart of South-West France, the Plaimont vineyards stretch from the foothills of the Pyrenees to the hills and valleys of Gascony covering a uniquely rich terroir. A thousand winegrowers defend the ideals of a cooperative and are committed to managing their vineyards with respect for both the environment and their own time-honoured traditions. With a combination of local grape varieties, knowledge and rigorous hard work, the members of Plaimont have succeeded in producing extremely high quality wines from the terroirs of Madiran, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, Saint Mont and Côtes de Gascogne.
Tasting Notes
Deep purple in appearance. A rich and complex nose where the aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry combine harmoniously with the aromas of dry fig, and soft spices. Flavours of clove, tobacco and leather combine with prune and black cherry. An elegant and complex wine with a long warm finish.
Food Matches
Suggested food pairings are roasted young wild boar in blueberries, coq au vin or jugged hare.
Vinification
Madiran Plénitude comes from vines grown in clay soil which gives the wine a powerful and structured character. Tannins and anthocyanins present in this wine are typical of the complex soil structure. Grape harvesting is manual. The various vines are separately made into wine. Maceration takes place over a period of between 20 - 30 days and is followed by regular pigeage. The malolactic fermentation is controlled, then the wine is matured in 225 litre barrels for a period of between 12 - 14 months.