Château du CèdreCedrus Le Blanc
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Colombard and the Ugni blanc.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, poultry or lean fish.
Taste structure of the Cedrus Le Blanc from the Château du Cèdre
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cedrus Le Blanc of Château du Cèdre in the region of Comté Tolosan is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cedrus Le Blanc of Château du Cèdre in the region of Comté Tolosan often reveals types of flavors of citrus, melon or earth and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Cedrus Le Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Cedrus Le Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Cedrus Le Blanc
The Cedrus Le Blanc of Château du Cèdre matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or spicy food such as recipes of spanish seafood paella, ravioli with 2 cheeses or chicken curry (like in reunion island).
Details and technical informations about Château du Cèdre's Cedrus Le Blanc.
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cedrus Le Blanc from Château du Cèdre are 0, 2015, 2012
Informations about the Château du Cèdre
The Château du Cèdre is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 29 wines for sale in the of Côtes de Gascogne to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes de Gascogne
The wine region of Côtes de Gascogne is located in the region of Comté Tolosan of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sichel or the Domaine Haut-Marin produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes de Gascogne are Colombard, Gros Manseng and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes de Gascogne often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, tangerine or jam and sometimes also flavors of watermelon, pomegranate or lemon grass.
The wine region of Comté Tolosan
Comte Tolosan is a PGI title that covers wines produced in a large area of Southwestern France. The PGI basin encompasses 12 administrative dePartments and is home to a wide range of appellations d'origine contrôlée (AOC) such as Jurançon, Cahors and Armagnac. The IGP label provides a geographical classification for wines that are not classified for AOC level appellations due to Grape variety or winemaking style. The region is part of the Aquitaine basin - the plains that lie between the Pyrenees, the Massif Central and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
The word of the wine: Rebêche (champagne)
Must obtained in excess of the 2 550 litres authorised for a weight of 4 000 kilos of grapes. The first 2 050 litres constitute the cuvée and the next 500 litres the taille. The rebêche represents 1 to 3 % of the total volume and must be distilled or used to make ratafia.
