Wines made from Colombard grapes of France - Page 4
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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 wines of France
France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is arguably the world's largest wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced more wine - and apparently better quality - than any other country. Wine is embedded in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. However, the lasting appeal of French wine is not necessarily its Volume or prestige, but rather the variety of styles available.
What are the typical flavors of the Colombard grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 28% of Colombard
- Tree fruitPresent in 26% of Colombard
- CitrusPresent in 13% of Colombard
- Tropical fruitPresent in 11% of Colombard
- EarthPresent in 6% of Colombard
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Colombard
- ApplesPresent in 6% of Colombard
- TropicalPresent in 3% of Colombard
- GrapefruitPresent in 3% of Colombard
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Colombard
- PearPresent in 3% of Colombard
- LemonPresent in 3% of Colombard
- StrawPresent in 3% of Colombard
- PineapplePresent in 3% of Colombard
- MelonPresent in 2% of Colombard
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Colombard
- LimePresent in 2% of Colombard
- PeachPresent in 1% of Colombard
- MangoPresent in 1% of Colombard
- LycheePresent in 1% of Colombard
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