Wines made from Colombard grapes of Crémant de Bordeaux
Discover the best wines made with Colombard as a single variety or as a blend of Crémant de Bordeaux.
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 Bordeaux
Crémant de Bordeaux is the regional appellation for traditional method white and rosé Sparkling wines from the Bordeaux wine region in southwest France. Sparkling wine production in Bordeaux is far from prolific and has slowly declined in response to the obvious success of still wines in the region. Sparkling wines have been produced in Bordeaux for more than 100 years, but the appellation was not formalized until April 1990. Even today, the specific style of Crémant de Bordeaux wines is not as Clear as that of other French Crémant appellations, such as Crémant de Loire, Crémant de Bourgogne and Crémant d'Alsace.
What are the typical flavors of the Colombard grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Colombard
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Colombard
- Green applePresent in 1% of Colombard
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Colombard
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Colombard
- EarthPresent in 1% of Colombard
- OakPresent in 1% of Colombard
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Colombard
- Yellow applePresent in 1% of Colombard
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Colombard