Wines made from Colombard grapes of Gascogne
Discover the best wines made with Colombard as a single variety or as a blend of Gascogne.
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 South West
Between the Landes forest, the Garonne and the Pyrenees, the Gascony hillsides cover the Gers dePartment and part of the Landes and Lot-et-Garonne departments. The vineyards occupy the same area as Armagnac, a brandy still produced in the region, but whose volumes have declined in favour of vins de pays (now PGI). Under the influence of a mild oceanic Climate, it is fairly wet in the west, drier in the east, especially in summer. In the west, the subsoil of tawny sands is of marine origin, covered with boulbènes; in the east, it gradually gives way to molasse, a rock resulting from the erosion of the Pyrenees.
What are the typical flavors of the Colombard grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 18% of Colombard
- Tree fruitPresent in 16% of Colombard
- CitrusPresent in 11% of Colombard
- Tropical fruitPresent in 9% of Colombard
- EarthPresent in 8% of Colombard
- VegetalPresent in 8% of Colombard
- ApplesPresent in 7% of Colombard
- PineapplePresent in 6% of Colombard
- LimePresent in 6% of Colombard
- GrapefruitPresent in 6% of Colombard
- LemonPresent in 6% of Colombard
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Colombard
- PeachPresent in 5% of Colombard
- PearPresent in 5% of Colombard
- Green applePresent in 4% of Colombard
- OakPresent in 3% of Colombard
- TropicalPresent in 3% of Colombard
- MelonPresent in 2% of Colombard
- Passion fruitPresent in 2% of Colombard
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Colombard