Wines made from Colombard grapes of Coastal Region
Discover the best wines made with Colombard as a single variety or as a blend of Coastal Region.
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
South African wine heartland (Western Cape), qualitative elite. Signature Chenin Blanc ("Steen"): full whites with notes of apple, pear, quince, honey and citrus. Dense Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, eucalyptus, tobacco), spicy Shiraz and native smoky Pinotage (cherry, coffee). Historic Constantia for its legendary sweet wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Colombard grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Colombard
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Colombard
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Colombard
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Colombard