Winery L'Aurore en GascogneColombard - Sauvignon Blanc Côtes de Gascogne
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a .
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, poultry or lean fish.
Taste structure of the Colombard - Sauvignon Blanc Côtes de Gascogne from the Winery L'Aurore en Gascogne
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Colombard - Sauvignon Blanc Côtes de Gascogne of Winery L'Aurore en Gascogne in the region of Comté Tolosan is a .
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Colombard - Sauvignon Blanc Côtes de Gascogne of Winery L'Aurore en Gascogne in the region of Comté Tolosan often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of green apple, earth or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Colombard - Sauvignon Blanc Côtes de Gascogne
Pairings that work perfectly with Colombard - Sauvignon Blanc Côtes de Gascogne
Original food and wine pairings with Colombard - Sauvignon Blanc Côtes de Gascogne
The Colombard - Sauvignon Blanc Côtes de Gascogne of Winery L'Aurore en Gascogne matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of fettuccine with cream and cheese, zucchini and goat cheese quiche or spit-roasted chicken.
Details and technical informations about Winery L'Aurore en Gascogne's Colombard - Sauvignon Blanc Côtes de Gascogne.
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Colombard - Sauvignon Blanc Côtes de Gascogne from Winery L'Aurore en Gascogne are 2017, 2014, 2018, 2016
Informations about the Winery L'Aurore en Gascogne
The Winery L'Aurore en Gascogne is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 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
Reference for accessible dry whites of the South-West: signature Colombard as white king — lively and aromatic with notes of lemon, grapefruit, mango, passion fruit, white flowers and a touch of green citrus, brisk acidity and moderate alcohol (9-11%) — a gourmet aperitif. Straight Ugni Blanc in the blend, more floral Sauvignon and rounder Gros Manseng as complements. A few honeyed sweet wines. Vast Gers IGP (Armagnac), oceanic climate, clay-limestone soils.
The wine region of Comté Tolosan
IGP covering all of southwest France across 12 departments, a broad and accessible palette. On the Garonne right bank, supple reds dominate: signature Merlot with signature notes of plum, ripe cherry, cocoa and a herbaceous touch, round tannins. Firm Cabernet, spicy Syrah, tannic local Tannat. Left bank for whites: vivid Colombard and Gros Manseng (citrus, grapefruit, exotic fruits), aromatic Sauvignon.
The word of the wine: Primeur (wine)
A wine made to be drunk very young, bottled and marketed very soon after fermentation (about two months). Syn.: new.
