Wines made from Colombard grapes of Pineau des Charentes
Discover the best wines made with Colombard as a single variety or as a blend of Pineau des Charentes.
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 Cognac
Pineau des Charentes is a Sweet and reasonably strong "Vin de Liqueur" from the Charente (Cognac) region of western France. It is made by adding Cognac brandy from the previous year's distillation (or earlier) to fresh Grape must from the current Vintage. By law, the must must be freshly harvested and, although it may have undergone partial Fermentation, its sugar content at the time of "Mutage" (when the brandy is added) must be greater than 170 g per litre. The Cognac itself must have an Alcohol content of at least 60 % and must have been kept in casks before being used.
What are the typical flavors of the Colombard grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Colombard
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Colombard
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Colombard
- OakPresent in 6% of Colombard
- Dried fruitPresent in 5% of Colombard
- EarthPresent in 4% of Colombard
- HoneyPresent in 3% of Colombard
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Colombard
- ApricotPresent in 3% of Colombard
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Colombard
- CigarPresent in 2% of Colombard
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Colombard
- CreamPresent in 2% of Colombard
- CheesePresent in 2% of Colombard
- RaisinPresent in 2% of Colombard
- CaramelPresent in 2% of Colombard
- OakyPresent in 2% of Colombard
- AlmondsPresent in 2% of Colombard
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Colombard
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Colombard