Colombard vs Marsanne
Compare Colombard and Marsanne: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Colombard | Marsanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1601 | 2435 |
| Average rating | 3.60 / 5 | 3.82 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, United States, Israel, Australia | France, United States, Australia, Switzerland, Italy |
Colombard
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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Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.
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