Olivier & Roland Gessler

Côtes de Gascogne Colombard Blend

8.823 ratings
8.65 pro ratings
Gascony, Southwest France, France
Colombard, Ugni Blanc, Gros Manseng, Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Peter Sultan

I think the aggregate Delectable scores are misleading. Drinks more like a fresh Bordeaux blanc with Semillion, rather than the Colombard blend it is: very evocative & passion fruit nose, & on the palate lemon curd, more passion fruit, grapefruit essence, all wrapped into a solid acid spine. Verve & focus for about 10$. Feels true to type. I could imagine giving this to a Chardonnay lover to expand their palate. Medium light body. Really respect Mary Taylor for these selections, & their price point.

I think the aggregate Delectable scores are misleading. Drinks more like a fresh Bordeaux blanc with Semillion, rather than the Colombard blend it is: very evocative & passion fruit nose, & on the palate lemon curd, more passion fruit, grapefruit essence, all wrapped into a solid acid spine. Verve & focus for about 10$. Feels true to type. I could imagine giving this to a Chardonnay lover to expand their palate. Medium light body. Really respect Mary Taylor for these selections, & their price point.

Jul 16th, 2024
Sipping Fine Wine

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
Kristen Grimes

Lemongrass, grapefruit, mineral aromas. Medium body, tart citrusy acidity, very fruity with grapefruits and yellow apples. Summertime in a glass.

Lemongrass, grapefruit, mineral aromas. Medium body, tart citrusy acidity, very fruity with grapefruits and yellow apples. Summertime in a glass.

3 people found it helpfulAug 27th, 2021
Andrew Lohse

This was really a surprise banger—supremely lush

This was really a surprise banger—supremely lush

1 person found it helpfulMar 14th, 2021
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
Lars Miller

Apricot and peach nose. Because of this we expected it to be sweet, but it isn't. Lemony, zingy palate, super smooth, and oh so drinkable. Excellent choice for a hot summer day.

Apricot and peach nose. Because of this we expected it to be sweet, but it isn't. Lemony, zingy palate, super smooth, and oh so drinkable. Excellent choice for a hot summer day.

Aug 26th, 2022
AnneMarie Girard

Mission wines

Mission wines

Aug 5th, 2022
Courtney Skott

Had with Susan and Jon

Had with Susan and Jon

Jun 22nd, 2021
Kristen Grimes

Strawberry and citrus notes on the nose and palate, medium acid with lingering minerals and some tannins. Dig Into Importing class with Mary Taylor.

Strawberry and citrus notes on the nose and palate, medium acid with lingering minerals and some tannins. Dig Into Importing class with Mary Taylor.

Apr 25th, 2021