Wines made from Colombard grapes of Bourgogne Mousseux
Discover the best wines made with Colombard as a single variety or as a blend of Bourgogne Mousseux.
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 Burgundy
The AOC Bourgogne mousseux concerns only Sparkling red wines from the Burgundy vineyards. The 600 hectares of its production area are spread over communes in four departments: 54 communes in Yonne, 91 in Côte-d'Or, 154 in Saône-et-Loire and 85 in Rhône. The continental Climate of the vineyards is influenced by the Mediterranean from the South and the Atlantic from the west. The terroirs are therefore subject to major variations, reinforced by the changing composition of the soils, depending on their location in the region.
What are the typical flavors of the Colombard grape variety?
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Colombard
- Green applePresent in 1% of Colombard
- LemonPresent in 1% of Colombard
- StrawPresent in 1% of Colombard
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Colombard
- EarthPresent in 1% of Colombard
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Colombard
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Colombard
- OakPresent in 1% of Colombard
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Colombard
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Colombard