Wines made from Colombard grapes of Jura
Discover the best wines made with Colombard as a single variety or as a blend of Jura.
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 Jura
The Jura is a small wine region in eastern France that is responsible for some very special and traditional wine styles. It is close to the Swiss Jura, but quite distinct from it. Wedged between Burgundy to the west and Switzerland to the east, the region is characterized by a landscape of Wooded hills and the winding topography of the Jura Mountains. The Jura vineyards cover just over 1,850 hectares, forming a narrow strip of land almost 80 km Long from North to South.
What are the typical flavors of the Colombard grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 4% of Colombard
- ApplesPresent in 3% of Colombard
- StrawberriesPresent in 3% of Colombard
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Colombard
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Colombard
- HoneyPresent in 3% of Colombard
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Colombard
- PearPresent in 2% of Colombard
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Colombard
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Colombard
- LemonPresent in 2% of Colombard
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Colombard
- ApricotPresent in 2% of Colombard
- YeastPresent in 1% of Colombard
- OrangePresent in 1% of Colombard
- GrassPresent in 1% of Colombard
- NuttyPresent in 1% of Colombard
- MelonPresent in 1% of Colombard
- StrawPresent in 1% of Colombard
- Yellow applePresent in 1% of Colombard
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