Colombard vs Roussanne
Compare Colombard and Roussanne: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Colombard | Roussanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1601 | 3563 |
| Average rating | 3.60 / 5 | 3.83 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, United States, Israel, Australia | France, United States, South Africa, Australia, Canada |
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 and elegant whites, rich yet lifted by fine freshness, with hawthorn, honeysuckle, apricot, pear, honey, green tea, mineral and herbal notes. Fine ageing potential. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with marsanne, and one of the 13 permitted grapes at Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Native Rhône variety.
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