2022 Colombard Côtes de Gascogne IGP, France
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2022 Colombard Côtes de Gascogne IGP, France
Throughout Côtes de Gascogne, the 2022 growing season was warm and dry. Apart from mid-summer hailstorms that reduced yields, it was a serene year for grapes in the French countryside. These Colombard vines are thirty years old and grow on south-facing hillsides. Little rain in the forecast meant grapes soaked up the sunshine, developing rich flavors and fullness during the day. Cool nighttime temperatures held onto naturally crisp acidity, balancing the wine’s texture and body.
Gascony’s scenic countryside is home to Cyprus-lined roads and fields of bright yellow sunflowers. The striking Pyrenees mountain range marks the eastern border of this picturesque region, and vineyards stretch east to the Atlantic coast. Colombard is at home here, where it creates crisp single-varietal wines, blends and even brandy. A long growing season and cooling influences from the Atlantic Ocean keep these wines reliably refreshing, versatile and perfect for food pairing.
Colombard is often fresh, uncomplicated and playful. However, this classic French varietal reveals its serious side in pristine vintages with skillful winemakers. Our Êtes Égarés Colombard opens with aromas of vanilla and honeysuckle. The wine transforms across your palate as its soft, unctuous mouthfeel is balanced by crisp acidity. Ripe honeydew and almond flavors carry you from the beginning to end of each sip, concluding with a textural, limey finish.
Vanilla, honeysuckle, honeydew, almond, lime
Profile
Body: Acidity: Dry: Fruit:
This Colombard is undoubtedly a food wine. Gascony’s renowned culinary reputation means the best pairings will be inspired by French farmhouse cooking. For protein dishes, select fatty slices of poultry or oily shellfish to give the wine’s bright acidity something to slice through. For vegetarian dishes, choose regional favorites like potatoes, wild mushrooms and grilled nuts. Generous amounts of butter, fat and salt are the preferred seasonings in Gascony and will amplify the wine’s concentrated flavors and rich textures.
Creamy polenta with parmesan cheese
Roasted mushroom and eggplant salad
Honey pecan and goat cheese salad
Oysters with fresh-squeezed lemon juice
Garlic and peppercorn duck breast
Temperature: Chilled (45–50°F)
Glassware: Standard white wine glass
Harvesting by machine is quick, ensuring that all the grapes are at equal ripeness levels when they arrive at the winery. After sorting, the grapes are pressed, and fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures. This locks in freshness and focuses on fruit flavor, while a subtle French oak influence adds softness and a touch of spice to the flavor profile before bottling.
• Sorting selects only the highest quality grapes for fermentation.
• Fermenting wine at cool temperatures preserves fruit-forward varietal flavors.
• South-facing vineyards get the most sun, creating ripe fruit flavors.
• Low yields increase grape’s flavor concentration and complexity.
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