Colombard vs Viognier
Compare Colombard and Viognier: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Colombard | Viognier | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1601 | 9558 |
| Average rating | 3.60 / 5 | 3.76 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, United States, Israel, Australia | France, United States, South Africa, Australia, 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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Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
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