Colombard

About this grape variety

O Colombard é uma casta branca francesa que poderá ser descendente da Chenin blanc e da Gouais blanc. Em França era tradicionalmente cultivada nas Charentes e na Gasconha para a destilação de Cognac e Armagnac. É também cultivada na Califórnia, na África do Sul (onde é conhecida como Colombar) e, em menor escala, na Austrália e em Israel.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Colombard wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Colombard across Portuguese online retailers — 8 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Colombard wines?

Colombard wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Languedoc-Roussillon, Swartland.

What is Colombard?

Colombard is a white French wine grape variety that may be the offspring of Chenin blanc and Gouais blanc. In France it was traditionally grown in the Charentes and Gascony for distilling into Cognac and Armagnac. It is also grown in California, South Africa (where it is known as Colombar) and to a lesser extent in…