The Saint Mont appellation created from a vineyard that seemed bound to disappear, has found a new lease of life today thanks to a group of dedicated enthusiasts who have forged the reputation of Plaimont.
Jewel in the crown of the Saint Mont appellation, le Faîte is the result of traditional local varieties of vine whose names immediately conjure up images of the South-West of France in the Gers département (Tannat, Pinenc, and Cabernets for the reds; Arrufiac, Petit-Courbu, and Manseng for the whites).
Le Faîte is the successful combination of the best terroirs of Aignan, Plaisance and Saint Mont, small, unassuming villages nestling in the rolling hills called ‘les collines gasconnes’.
Every year, in March, a jury of professionals co-chaired by the leading lights of the wine world chooses the most outstanding vintage of the future from 12 wines ...
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