Wines made from Colombard grapes of Australie du Sud-Est
Discover the best wines made with Colombard as a single variety or as a blend of Australie du Sud-Est.
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.
More informations about the region of Australie du Sud-Est
South East Australia is a geographical indication (GI) covering the entire south-eastern third of Australia. The western boundary of this area extends 2,000 kilometres (1,250 miles) across the Australian continent from the Pacific coast of Queensland to the Southern Ocean coast of South Australia. This vast wine 'super zone' effectively encompasses all the major Australian wine regions outside Western Australia. Rainforest, mountain ranges, scrubland, desert and Dry riverbeds occupy the majority of the land in the South East Australian area.
What are the typical flavors of the Colombard grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 11% of Colombard
- Citrus fruitPresent in 8% of Colombard
- OakPresent in 6% of Colombard
- CitrusPresent in 5% of Colombard
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Colombard
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Colombard
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Colombard
- EarthPresent in 4% of Colombard
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Colombard
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Colombard
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Colombard
- Green applePresent in 2% of Colombard
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Colombard
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Colombard
- CreamPresent in 2% of Colombard
- MelonPresent in 2% of Colombard
- LimePresent in 2% of Colombard
- WatermelonPresent in 1% of Colombard
- White peachPresent in 1% of Colombard
- FloralPresent in 1% of Colombard
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