Winery PlaimontColombelle Sélection Côtes de Gascogne Blanc
White wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, beef or lamb.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Colombelle Sélection Côtes de Gascogne Blanc of Winery Plaimont in the region of Comté Tolosan often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, citrus or lime and sometimes also flavors of melon, vegetal or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Colombelle Sélection Côtes de Gascogne Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Colombelle Sélection Côtes de Gascogne Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Colombelle Sélection Côtes de Gascogne Blanc
The Colombelle Sélection Côtes de Gascogne Blanc of Winery Plaimont matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of stuffed peppers, grilled lamb shoulder with spices and honey or pulled pork (us pulled pork ).
Details and technical informations about Winery Plaimont's Colombelle Sélection Côtes de Gascogne 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 Colombelle Sélection Côtes de Gascogne Blanc from Winery Plaimont are 2019, 2016, 2014, 2017 and 2018.
Informations about the Winery Plaimont
The Winery Plaimont is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 362 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: Alcoholic fermentation
Transformation of sugars into alcohol under the effect of yeast. These yeasts exist in their natural state in the vineyards and in the cellars. Artificial seeding with selected yeasts is however very often practiced.
