A TASTE THROUGH PLAIMONT’S HISTORY…
1 Les Vignes Retrouvées, AOC Saint Mont 2021 92
Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng, Arrufiac; 12.5% abv
Ripe yellow fruits dominate, topped with elegant floral nuances and a nutty savouriness. Two years on the lees have imparted texture, gentle oiliness and weight on the mid palate. This generosity is offset by a fine acid line. Long finish with lingering lemon curd and blanched almonds. Will benefit from more time in bottle to develop and unveil its full complexity.
2 Novel, AOC Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Sec 2021 92
Gros Manseng, Petit Courbu, Petit Manseng; 13.5%
With incredible tension and focus, this is an elegant and food-friendly wine that strikes a perfect balance between drinkability and laidback complexity. The filigreed nose is dominated by notes of hay, apple and chamomile. The palate is built around a core of crunchy Asian pear and ripe citrus, lined with blanched almonds and a delicious layer of green olive brine.
3 Vignes Préphylloxériques, AOC Saint Mont 2021 95
Tannat (interspersed with other local varieties); 14% abv An incredible snapshot of the incredible genetic lineage of Saint Mont’s vines. The parcel the fruit hails from entered the Historical Monuments registry in 2012. A characterful, unique wine of incredible concentration and complexity. The firm tannic structure and vibrant acidity work in counterpoint to the deep black fruit. Red apple crunch and an undercurrent of cranberry juice add further freshness. Incredible ageing potential. Limited release of 1500 bottles, numbered.
4 Le Faîte Rouge, AOC Saint Mont 2020 93
Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinenc; 14% abv
The ‘original’ Plaimont wine, very classical and poised. Albeit from a particularly hot vintage, it preserves the region’s trademark freshness and focus. Pure and deep back fruit (plum, blackberry, blackcurrant), lined by liquorice, dried sage and rosemary. Alcohol and wood are extremely well integrated. Drinking very well now but with extraordinary ageing potential.