Winery HorgelusColombard - Sauvignon Côtes de Gascogne
White wine
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
The Colombard - Sauvignon Côtes de Gascogne of the Winery Horgelus is in the top 10 of wines of Côtes de Gascogne.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Colombard - Sauvignon Côtes de Gascogne of Winery Horgelus in the region of Comté Tolosan often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus.
Food and wine pairings with Colombard - Sauvignon Côtes de Gascogne
Pairings that work perfectly with Colombard - Sauvignon Côtes de Gascogne
Original food and wine pairings with Colombard - Sauvignon Côtes de Gascogne
The Colombard - Sauvignon Côtes de Gascogne of Winery Horgelus matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of cucumber pie, fideuà (paella with pasta and fish) or cream and tuna quiche.
Details and technical informations about Winery Horgelus's Colombard - Sauvignon Côtes de Gascogne.
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 Colombard - Sauvignon Côtes de Gascogne from Winery Horgelus are 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Horgelus
The Winery Horgelus is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 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: Assembly
Blending of several wines to obtain a single batch. Using wines of the same origin, blending is very different from coupage - a mixture of wines from different origins - which has a pejorative connotation.
