Plaimont: wine tourism destination

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Restoration of indigenous grape varieties, emblematic cuvées of the southwest, exceptional wine tourism heritage are all reasons that make Plaimont a wine destination of choice in Occitania.

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Men and the earth

Plaimont is first and foremost the name of an alliance between winemakers intimately connected to their wine-growing terroirs in Southwest France. This includes the Saint-Mont terroir, whose vineyards, traversed by the Adour River and dominated by its famous monastery, form a protected designation of origin (AOC) in themselves. But it also encompasses the neighboring lands of Madiran, Pacherenc-de-Vic-Bilh , and Côtes de Gascogne , from which the other wines that have made Plaimont famous originate . While Saint-Mont is the beating heart of this collective of winemakers, it is above all their passion for their land and the heritage beauty of the area that seals their union. For if there is one terroir where the identity of Southwest France is most fully expressed, it is the one united by this cooperative.

The wines of Plaimont

The reputation of Plaimont wines is well established. The range is particularly demonstrative of all the typical characteristics of Southwest France, especially when it borders the Landes and Jurançon regions. The convergence of four appellations in this terroir gives rise to all the profiles of still wines that Occitanie is capable of producing: reds and rosés, dry whites, off-dry or sweet, all available to those who come. What's more , the Plaimont vineyards harbor and restore indigenous grape varieties that time might have erased. This is the case with Manseng Noir , a member of the Tannat family, which is also the grape variety of Madiran . It grows alongside Pinenc, a black grape variety with floral notes, also very old and typical of the Pyrenean foothills. Plaimont's unique character is further enhanced by the discovery that the miraculous sandy soils have preserved the pre-phylloxera vines of Sarragachies on the estate. From these vines is produced the exceptional eponymous Vignes Préphylloxériques cuvée , of which no more than 1500 bottles are made each vintage.

Plaimont, its appellation wines and their grape varieties, by Justine Lesage

Guided tours of the vineyard

At the confluence of the Gers, Landes, and Hautes-Pyrénées departments, the Plaimont terroir holds great value for wine tourism in Occitanie . Its rich heritage is immediately apparent at the Saint Mont site, dominated by the monastery once occupied by winemaking monks. Beyond its architectural interest, it now houses a renowned restaurant where some of the most expressive wines can be tasted. One of the vineyard's incomparable treasures is the Sarragachies vineyard, whose exceptional preservation has led to its listing as a Historical Monument . Combining built and natural heritage, and straddling several typical Southwest appellations, Plaimont is a prime destination for wine tourism in Occitanie. Nowhere else can one find such a harmonious coexistence of châteaux, grape varieties, and unique terroirs. A wide range of activities is offered with the Guided Vineyard Tours . In addition to exploring the listed heritage sites, they also provide an immersive experience in the vineyard itself. Meetings with winemakers, visits to pre-phylloxera vineyards, tasting and blending workshops, and discovering the harvest are just some of the opportunities included in the program.

Plaimont and rediscovered grape varieties, by Justine Lesage