Alongside his mentor, André Dubosc, visionary winemaker Olivier Bourdet-Pées has taken Plaimont - their community's forward-thinking co-operative in SW France - in an energized, new direction with the creation of Papa Roc. Famous for leading the fight against climate change, Plaimont is 100% devoted to sustainable farming, and also has a scientific laboratory devoted to the rescue and re-planting of nearly 40 lost grape varieties. Across the board, Plaimont is devoted to honest. local wines focused on the vine, not the barrel. In the case of Papa Roc, two classics of southern France (Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat) are joined together in a smooth, harmonious red. This wine stays the skins for just 12-24 hours, resulting in its bright ruby color and loads of crunchy red fruit up front. After that, think wild forest berries, a balanced, supple palate, and some light, floral tannins. In the end, it's is all about freshness, juicy fruit - and enjoying the good life. As they would say at Papa Roc: "Ce sont des vins du bon moment!”.

Also! We know, we know: reviews aren't everything... but it's still pretty cool Papa Roc got a Best Buy nod from Wine Enthusiast right out of the gate. Here's what their European editor had to say in Oct 2025: « A light, fruity wine, young and vibrant, this is full of energetic red fruit flavors. The red-berry aroma and juicy aftertaste are all part of this summer drinking package.»