Colombard

As offspring of the Chenin Blanc grape, Colombard is a French white grape variety, used to make inexpensive white wines in Bordeaux and the South West, in particular the Cotes de Gascogne. Its natural high acidity makes it a great choice for blends, such as with Sauvignon.

Colombard is normally blended with other grapes (such as Ugni Blanc) to produce other wines. It was previously used to make Cognac, but was superseded by the more popular Ugni Blanc. This grape can produce crisp, citrus, white wines, with the end result being an excellent companion to white meats, or cheese.