# Plume Souvignier Gris (2024)

- **Producer:** Domaine la Colombette
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Souvignier Gris
- **Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 8.0%
- **Average price:** €8
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** lemon, grapefruit, apple, pear, blossom

## About this wine

Domaine la Colombette, situated near Béziers in the Languedoc, is run by the pioneering Pugibet family. Known for their forward-thinking approach, they created the 'Plume' range to address rising alcohol levels caused by climate change. By offering a featherweight wine at just 8% ABV, they revive the traditional, easy-drinking style of their ancestors without sacrificing flavor or aromatic complexity.

## Interesting facts

- The 'Plume' range is designed to offer full aromatic ripeness at a featherweight alcohol level of just 8% to 9% ABV.
- Domaine la Colombette is a pioneer in cultivating PIWI disease-resistant grape varieties like Souvignier Gris in southern France.
- Winemaker François Pugibet was once nicknamed 'The Devil of Chardonnay' after his wines beat Grand Cru Burgundies in blind tastings.

## Food pairing

This ultra-light, high-acid white wine pairs beautifully with delicate, fresh dishes. Its crisp acidity cuts through light fats like goat cheese or olive oil, while its low alcohol ensures it does not clash with delicate seafood, fresh herbs, or light summer salads.

## Wine making process

The grapes are harvested during the cool of the night to lock in high-toned aromatics and preserve natural acidity. Following a traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the family utilizes a gentle, physical process of reverse osmosis to naturally lower the alcohol content to 8% ABV. No water, sugar, or chemicals are added during this correction, keeping the wine pure and expressive.