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More informations about the variety Colombard
Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.
What are the typical flavors of the Colombard grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 53% of Colombard
- Tree fruitPresent in 51% of Colombard
- EarthPresent in 25% of Colombard
- Tropical fruitPresent in 21% of Colombard
- OakPresent in 20% of Colombard
- MicrobioPresent in 19% of Colombard
- CitrusPresent in 18% of Colombard
- VegetalPresent in 16% of Colombard
- ApplesPresent in 12% of Colombard
- PearPresent in 10% of Colombard
- GrapefruitPresent in 9% of Colombard
- Green applePresent in 9% of Colombard
- Red fruitPresent in 8% of Colombard
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Colombard
- LemonPresent in 8% of Colombard
- PeachPresent in 8% of Colombard
- TropicalPresent in 7% of Colombard
- LimePresent in 7% of Colombard
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Colombard
- MineralityPresent in 6% of Colombard
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