Saint-Mont

Saint-Mont is an appellation in South West France, France.

Growers build the wines around Tannat, filling out the blend with Cabernet Franc, Fer Servadou, Arrufiac and Petit Corbu, plus two more.

Vines root into clay, limestone and sand.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated and hillsides.

Red wine, rosé wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows light and crisp, fresh berry aromas and flavors, aromatic whites featuring tropical notes and balanced with acidity.

Quality is codified by the AOC and the VDQS, which is worth reading off the label.

Producers worth knowing include Producteurs de Plaimont.

Pour them alongside beef, lamb, poultry and spicy dishes.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Rosé: Light and crisp, Fresh berry aromas and flavors.

White: Aromatic whites featuring tropical notes, Balanced with acidity.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• AOC
• VDQS

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Boiseraie Cuvee Speciale, Saint-Mont, France
• Cirque Nord Grande Cuvee, Saint-Mont, France
• Plaimont Les Vieilles Vignes, Saint Mont, France
• Producteurs de Plaimont 'Beret' Blanc, Saint-Mont, France
• Producteurs de Plaimont 'En la Tradition' Rose, Saint-Mont, France
• Producteurs de Plaimont 'En la Tradition' Rouge, Saint-Mont, France
• Producteurs de Plaimont 'Le Faite' Blanc, Saint-Mont, France
• Producteurs de Plaimont 'Le Faite' Rouge, Saint-Mont, France

At the table.

• Beef
• Lamb
• Poultry
• Spicy Dishes
• Seafood

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Saint-Mont: common questions

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider South West France guide.