Colombard vs Muscadelle
Compare Colombard and Muscadelle: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Colombard | Muscadelle | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1601 | 1612 |
| Average rating | 3.60 / 5 | 3.77 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, United States, Israel, Australia | France, South Africa, Australia, United States, Hungary |
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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Aromatic, fruity whites with a tender palate, with intense aromas of muscat, white flowers, honey, candied citrus and floral notes (no genetic link to the muscat family). Minor component in the great botrytised dessert wines of Sauternes, Barsac, Cérons and Monbazillac, adding perfume and freshness. Also dry in Entre-Deux-Mers. Made as sumptuous fortified wines in Australia (Rutherglen Topaque). French variety from Bordeaux and the South-West.
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