Les Roulants Colombard, France 2024 (vg) Recipe

Chill the bottle: Place the unopened bottle in the refrigerator for at least 2–3 hours before serving to reach an ideal temperature of about 8–10°C (46–50°F). If you need to chill faster, put the bottle in an ice bucket filled with equal parts ice and cold water for 20–30 minutes.

Inspect the bottle: Confirm the label reads Les Roulants Colombard, France 2024 and that the bottle is sealed properly. Because this is a vegan wine, there is no animal-derived fining used; no additional preparation is required.

Open the bottle: Use a waiter’s corkscrew or wine opener. Cut the foil cleanly just below the lip, remove the cork slowly to avoid agitating the wine, and wipe the neck with a clean cloth if needed.

Pour and taste: Pour a small pour (about 60–90 ml) into a white wine glass, tilt the glass and pour gently to preserve aromatics. Swirl gently, smell, then taste. Les Roulants Colombard is typically fresh, zesty and fruit-forward — note citrus, green apple and light floral notes.

Serve: Once satisfied with the temperature and taste, pour 120–150 ml servings per guest. Keep the bottle in the ice bucket to maintain temperature during service if the room is warm.

Store leftover wine: Reseal the bottle with its original cork (insert cork side down if it’s clean) or a reusable wine stopper and refrigerate. Consume within 3–5 days for best freshness; the wine will keep better if kept cold and upright.

Prepare ice bucket and glasses

Fill an ice bucket with a mix of ice and cold water to chill the bottle while serving. Place clean white wine glasses nearby at room temperature for immediate use.

Prepare lemon slices

Wash and thinly slice one lemon. Arrange slices on a small plate so guests can add a touch of citrus to their glass if desired (optional; a little lemon can accentuate the Colombard’s brightness).

Arrange vegan appetizers

Place 200 g of light vegan snacks — marinated olives, almond crackers, sliced cucumber or a small platter of crudités — on serving plates. These pair well with the wine’s crisp acidity without overpowering its delicate flavors.