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Type: Dessert Wine
Country: France
Region: Gascony
Code: DIUS001
A sweet wine balanced by crisp natural acidity - a delicious alternative to Sauternes! Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh is a revival of an 18th century wine style. Local grapes from the Gascony area are harvested late in Autumn in several pickings.

Specification

Type
Dessert Wine
Producer
Producteurs Plaimont
Vintage
2020
Style
Sweet
Country
France
Size
50cl
Region
Gascony
Main Grapes
Gros Manseng Petit Manseng
Grape Mix
Blend
Body
Rich and full flavoured
ABV
12%
Drinking Window
Drink Now
Closure Type
Cork
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Producer

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 w...

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Tasting Notes

The golden colour and sparkling tints of this wine give us a clue as to its rich, complex nose of preserved fruit (lemon peel), peach jam and white pepper. A rich yet suave palate develops around an acidic framework – the telltale sign of the best Pacherencs.

Food Matches

A noble aromatic expression and a natural liveliness make this cuvee the perfect accompaniment to foie gras and blue cheeses such as Roquefort. A subtle, simple pairing can also be made with slightly sharp puddings such as lemon tart.

Vinification

The grapes affected with noble raisoning are picked in the cool of the morning from early to mid-November and are taken to the winery in perforated crates. A long, gentle cycle in the pneumatic press extracts the finest must before the press juice is discarded. Following a light settling, alcoholic fermentation takes place in oak barrels (40% new, 30% second- fill, 30% third-fill) over a period of many weeks. As soon as the ideal optimal sugar-acidity balance is reached, the fermentation process is stopped by reducing the temperature and gives way to a long, slow period of elevage. The wine is matured on the lees in the vinfication barrel; regular lees stirring ensures that the lees remain in suspension. An eight to ten month period is required for the Manseng grape varieties to open up aromatically and for the rich syrupiness to blend thoroughly into the body of the wine.

Press Comments

Shropshire Star, April 2025: "This Château de Diusse is rich and full, the deep fruit flavours give way to acid freshness, a sure-fire way to help cut through a sweet dessert at the end of a big family Easter feast. This is a genuine alternative to Sauternes." Highly Commended - Wine Merchant Top 100, 2024. Amelia Singer, Instagram, "Your hot cross bun buddy. This is a fantastic Sauternes equivalent for a fifth of the price. Made in Gascony from sundried grapes, this dessert wine has subtle lemon candied peel perfume combined with refreshing summer peach fruit. The fruitiness will enliven the raisins of the hot cross bun as well as enhance the bun itself!"

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