🍇 Colombard
A white grape from western France, once used for Cognac, now for light dry wines.
Colombard is a white grape from western France. It is grown in Gascony, around Blaye and in the Charente area, where Cognac is made.
Colombard used to go mainly into Cognac and other brandy. It gave a light, sharp wine that suits distilling. Today it is increasingly made as white wine: light, dry, fresh, with citrus and floral notes. Known wines include Côtes de Gascogne and Côtes de Blaye. The grape is also part of Pineau des Charentes, the region's sweet drink.
By descent, Colombard is the offspring of two old varieties: Gouais Blanc and Chenin Blanc. DNA analysis shows this relationship. The vine is hardy and productive, so it is grown in other countries too. Colombard wines are usually drunk young and go well with light snacks and fish. Colombard shows how one grape can serve for both Cognac and wine.
Links
- Part of
- 🍇 Grape varieties
- Origin
- 🗺️ French wine
- Where it grows
- 📍 Gascony, 🥃 Cognac
- Main grape in
- 📜 Côtes de Blaye, 📜 Côtes de Gascogne, 📜 Pineau des Charentes
- Related to
- 🥃 Brandy
- Parents
- 🍇 Gouais Blanc, 🍇 Chenin Blanc
Frequently asked questions
Was Colombard used for Cognac?
Yes, historically it was often distilled into Cognac and other brandy.
What wine does Colombard make?
Light dry white, fresh, with citrus notes.
Where is it from?
Western France, Gascony and the Charente area.
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