Wines made from Colombard grapes of Vin de France
Discover the best wines made with Colombard as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de France.
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 Vin de France
Vin de France is the most basic level of quality for wines from France. These are generally uncomplicated everyday drinks - most often blends, but perhaps also Varietal wines based on a well-known Grape variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Wines from France are those that do not meet the criteria stipulated by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) laws (see information on French wine labels). This may be because the vineyards are outside the delimited production areas or because the grape varieties or winemaking techniques used do not conform to the rules of the local appellations.
What are the typical flavors of the Colombard grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 18% of Colombard
- Tree fruitPresent in 16% of Colombard
- CitrusPresent in 9% of Colombard
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Colombard
- Tropical fruitPresent in 8% of Colombard
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Colombard
- EarthPresent in 5% of Colombard
- MelonPresent in 4% of Colombard
- OakPresent in 4% of Colombard
- ApplesPresent in 4% of Colombard
- LemonPresent in 4% of Colombard
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Colombard
- StrawPresent in 4% of Colombard
- GrapefruitPresent in 3% of Colombard
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Colombard
- ButterPresent in 2% of Colombard
- PeachPresent in 2% of Colombard
- Green applePresent in 2% of Colombard
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Colombard
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Colombard