Olivier & Roland Gessler

Côtes de Gascogne Colombard Blend

8.76 ratings
8.53 pro ratings
Gascony, Southwest France, France
Colombard, Ugni Blanc, Gros Manseng, Sauvignon
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Blend of Sauvignon Blanc. Colombard (offspring of Chenin Blanc), Gros Manseng and Ugni Blanc, pale lemon color, almost white, aromas of crisp white flesh fruits, floral and citrus notes, in-oaked. On the palate flavors of pear and tart lemon, dry, with lively acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, floral and mineral spice.

Blend of Sauvignon Blanc. Colombard (offspring of Chenin Blanc), Gros Manseng and Ugni Blanc, pale lemon color, almost white, aromas of crisp white flesh fruits, floral and citrus notes, in-oaked. On the palate flavors of pear and tart lemon, dry, with lively acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, floral and mineral spice.

Mar 12th, 2024
Ericsson

Loving this esoteric French white. Fresh, full and vibrant. Cheers.

Loving this esoteric French white. Fresh, full and vibrant. Cheers.

Apr 7th, 2023
Neil Blaze

Zesty! Drinking this wine felt like having a mouthful of Sweet Tarts (not necessarily a negative). Tropical, floral nose with hints of lemongrass. The palate saw a battle between sour fruit (lemon, grapefruit) and sweet fruit (guava, pear). While I enjoyed this dynamic to an extent (and loved the mouthwatering acidity), this was still just a bit too tangy for me. 50% Colombard, 30% Ugni Blanc, 15% Gros Manseng, 5% Sauvignon Blanc. 1/9/23.

Zesty! Drinking this wine felt like having a mouthful of Sweet Tarts (not necessarily a negative). Tropical, floral nose with hints of lemongrass. The palate saw a battle between sour fruit (lemon, grapefruit) and sweet fruit (guava, pear). While I enjoyed this dynamic to an extent (and loved the mouthwatering acidity), this was still just a bit too tangy for me. 50% Colombard, 30% Ugni Blanc, 15% Gros Manseng, 5% Sauvignon Blanc. 1/9/23.

Jan 3rd, 2023
Mandi Speidel

City Territory Chicago, Maverick Wine Company

8.4

Mandi had this a year ago

Mandi had this a year ago

Oct 9th, 2022
Mandi Speidel

City Territory Chicago, Maverick Wine Company

8.2

Mandi had this a year ago

Mandi had this a year ago

Oct 9th, 2022
Jeff Piciullo

Jeff had this 2 years ago

Jeff had this 2 years ago

Jun 25th, 2022