IO is a white produced by Plaimont in Côtes de Gascogne, Gascony, France. Made from Colombard and Petit Manseng. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Côtes de Gascogne
Region: Gascony
Country: France
Grapes: Colombard, Petit Manseng
Tasting profile
Structure: light-bodied, high acidity, off-dry
Plaimont's IO pairs Colombard's herbal, citrus-driven zip with the honeyed weight of Petit Manseng — pure passion fruit and lime aromatics, a touch of natural sweetness, and a crisp, precise finish. A vibrant aperitif white made for its first couple of years, not for the cellar.
Serving: Serve at 8–10 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Colombard
Colombard is a white grape from the Charente region of western France, historically grown as a base for the distillation of Cognac and Armagnac thanks to its naturally high acidity and modest alcohol.
Petit Manseng
Petit Manseng is a white grape from the foothills of the French Pyrenees, most famous in the Jurançon appellation of south-west France.
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- L'Empreinte de Saint-Mont Rouge — Plaimont, Saint-Mont
- Patrimoine et Signature Grand Millésime — Plaimont, Saint-Mont
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- Colombard - Chardonnay — Denis Marchais, Côtes de Gascogne
- Colombard - Sauvignon Sables Fauves — Horgelus, Côtes de Gascogne
- Côtes de Gascogne Blanc — Domaine Duffour, Côtes de Gascogne
- L'Été Gascon Blanc — Domaine de Pellehaut, Côtes de Gascogne
Frequently asked questions
Where is IO from?
IO is produced by Plaimont in Côtes de Gascogne, Gascony, France.
What grapes are in IO?
IO is a blend of Colombard and Petit Manseng.