{"title":"COLOMBARD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/GrapeBanner2.jpg?v=1543876090\" alt=\"Healthy organic vines in the vineyard\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColombard is a white wine grape variety that was traditionally grown in the Charentes and Gascony regions of France for distilling into Cognac and Armagnac respectively. Today it is still among the permitted white grape varieties in Bordeaux wine, and in Gascony for Vins de Pays Côtes de Gascogne. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoted for crisp, dry and fruity inexpensive white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"petit-ballon-blanc-igp-cotes-de-gascogne","title":"Petit Ballon Blanc IGP Côtes de Gascogne 2024","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Petit Ballon Blanc IGP Côtes de Gascogne is a refreshing white wine blend of local grapes from Gascony made by the excellent Producteurs Plaimont winery. Lemon, green apple and hints of stone fruit combined with vibrant and zesty acidity make this easily enjoyed as an aperitif or with food.[#intro]A refreshing blend of local grapes from Gascony made by Producteurs Plaimont...[\/intro]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Producteurs Plaimont","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15400882307130,"sku":"A24PETITBALLB-1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Petit_Ballon_Blanc.jpg?v=1538563475"},{"product_id":"mousquetaire-du-roy-10-year-old-xo-bas-armagnac","title":"Mousquetaire du Roy 10 Year Old XO Bas-Armagnac","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mousquetaire du Roy 10 Year Old (XO) Bas-Armagnac is a blend of different eaux de vie that showcases perfectly what can be achieved in the region of Armagnac. Master distiller, Marc Darroze, combines more than 10 different Armagnac's to give this 10 Year Old (XO) its character, intensity, complexity and its long finish.[#intro]An intense and complex XO Armagnac expertly blended by Marc Darroze...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darroze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31875620798531,"sku":"NVMDUROY10YO","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/10YearOldVSOP.jpg?v=1592910240"},{"product_id":"chateau-laubade-xo-bas-armagnac","title":"Château Laubade XO Bas Armagnac","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Laubade was founded in 1870 in the heart of Gascony, the original home of distillation in France, and has been owned by the Lesgourgues family since 1974. The vineyards, occupying 105 hectares, are situated in the top growth Bas Armagnac region; Ugni Blanc, Baco, Colombard and Folle Blanche grapes are cultivated using organic methods, then vinified and distilled at the Château.  The award-winning Château de Laubade XO Bas Armagnac has a uniquely intense nose that develops fine aromas of orange peel, roasted and grilled bread, completed by notes of cinnamon. 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Duffour Père et Fils’s 70-hectare vineyard is spread across various sunny, south-facing slopes, resulting in consistent ripening of the fruit alongside excellent drainage. Planted on a combination of clay and limestone, the vines currently have an average age of 30 years old. Unusually for this fertile region, Duffour Père et Fils actively encourages low yields through severe pruning, creating a greater concentration in the final wine. Their excellent value white, a blend of Colombard, Gros Manseng and Ugni Blanc is clean and modern in style without any oak influence. Having undergone a period of lees ageing, it displays more weight and aromatics than many other wines from this area. Bright, pale yellow in colour with aromas of exotic white peach, pineapple and nectarine. There are citrus notes on the palate that are enhanced by a lively acidity. This is a refreshing wine with a good weight and a lasting, clean finish. 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