Wines made from Colombard grapes of Western Cape
Discover the best wines made with Colombard as a single variety or as a blend of Western Cape.
More informations about the variety Colombard
Lively, aromatic whites with sharp acidity and a brisk palate, with aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit, mango), boxwood, nectarine and herbal notes. Typically crisp finish. Pillar of Côtes de Gascogne IGP (modern aromatic dry whites) and historically the base spirit for Cognac and Armagnac distillation. Exported to South Africa and California. Charentes variety, a cross of chenin × gouais blanc.
More informations about the region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
What are the typical flavors of the Colombard grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 15% of Colombard
- Tree fruitPresent in 14% of Colombard
- Tropical fruitPresent in 10% of Colombard
- EarthPresent in 8% of Colombard
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Colombard
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Colombard
- OakPresent in 5% of Colombard
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Colombard
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Colombard
- CreamPresent in 1% of Colombard
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Colombard
- OakyPresent in 1% of Colombard
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Colombard
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Colombard
- PeachPresent in 1% of Colombard
- ButterPresent in 1% of Colombard
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Colombard
- LemonPresent in 1% of Colombard
- PearPresent in 1% of Colombard
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Colombard