Colombard - Ugni Blanc is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Armagnac, Cognac, Cotes de Gascogne, France.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and low alcohol.
Look for peach, nectarine, citrus, white flowers, honey and stonefruits.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Cognac, Armagnac and Cotes de Blaye.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for moderate.
It blends readily with Baco Blanc and Folle Blanche.
Watch for the synonyms: Ugni Blanc.
At the table it suits green salad with herbs and chèvre (dry), foie gras (vin de liqueur) and roquefort blue cheese (vin de liqueur).
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Ugni Blanc.
Bottles to look for.
- Baron de Breban Blanc de Blancs Brut, France
- Chateau du Cedre 'Blandine' Le Blanc, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, France
- Chateau Famaey 'Chevalier Famaey' Cotes de Gascogne, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, France
- Corney & Barrow Blanc, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, France
- Domaine Chiroulet 'Java' Blanc, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, France
- Domaine de Joy 'l'Eclat', IGP Cotes de Gascogne, France
- Domaine de Laguille Ugni Blanc - Colombard, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, France
- Domaine de Millet Colombard - Ugni Blanc, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, France
Colombard - Ugni Blanc: common questions
01.What does Colombard - Ugni Blanc taste like?+
02.Where is Colombard - Ugni Blanc from?+
03.Where is Colombard - Ugni Blanc grown?+
04.What food pairs with Colombard - Ugni Blanc?+
05.What else is Colombard - Ugni Blanc called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.