Colombard vs Folle blanche

Folle blanche is more acidic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Colombard

White · France

crisp, green, citrus, simple

Folle blanche

White · France

sharp, thin, lemony, a brandy base

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; High
Acidity: Very high; 11 to 12.5%
Alcohol: 10 to 11.5%; 7 to 9 °C
Serve at: 7 to 9 °C; none listed
Regions: Western Loire

Only Colombard

Antipasti, tapas and mezze

Both pair with

Salads
White fish
Shellfish

Only Folle blanche

Oysters

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Colombard and Folle blanche pages.