Olivier & Roland Gessler
Côtes de Gascogne Colombard Blend
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, 2024Blend 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, 2024Lemongrass, 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, 2021This was really a surprise banger—supremely lush
This was really a surprise banger—supremely lush
1 person found it helpfulMar 14th, 2021Loving this esoteric French white. Fresh, full and vibrant. Cheers.
Loving this esoteric French white. Fresh, full and vibrant. Cheers.
Apr 7th, 2023Zesty! 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, 2023Apricot 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, 2022Strawberry 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