Chenin blanc vs Colombard
Compare Chenin blanc and Colombard: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Chenin blanc | Colombard | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 8261 | 1601 |
| Average rating | 3.74 / 5 | 3.60 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, United States, Argentina, Australia | France, South Africa, United States, Israel, Australia |
Chenin blanc
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
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Lively, aromatic whites with sharp acidity and a brisk palate, with aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit, mango), boxwood, nectarine and herbal notes. Typically crisp finish. Pillar of Côtes de Gascogne IGP (modern aromatic dry whites) and historically the base spirit for Cognac and Armagnac distillation. Exported to South Africa and California. Charentes variety, a cross of chenin × gouais blanc.
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