Colombard Chardonnay (France)
Colombard is a little-known blending grape in many wines.
Blended with Chardonnay it can produce mouth-watering, light, and crispy wines.
Typical Flavors
 Citrus |
 Apple |
 Peach |
 Melon |
Citrus, Apple, Peach, and Tropical Fruit are typical Colombard Chardonnay flavors.
Profile
Colombard Chardonnay is known to be light and fruity:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Light | ||
| FRUIT | Medium Plus | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - Full | ||
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Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Vegetables |
 Fish |
 Seafood |
 Shrimps |
 Lobster |
 Chicken |
 Chili |
Colombard Chardonnay pairs best with Fish, Seafood, White Meat, and Vegetables.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Vegetables and Green Salad (with Vinegar).
Squid. Fish Soup. Fish Pie.
Clams. Mussels. Shrimps. Crab. Lobster.
Salmon. Gravlax. Sushi. Sashimi.
French Cuisine. Asian Cuisine. Thai.
Cheese:
Aged Cheese.
Goat. Sheep. Feta. Gouda.
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The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!