Colombard

About this grape variety

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 Australia and 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…