14 Dordogne & SW France [D]

Question 1

The main appellation in Dordogne which sits on the river east of Entre Deux Mers is

Answer 1

Bergerac

Question 2

Monbazillac in the Dordogne is known for dry or sweet wines?

Answer 2

Sweet botrytised from Semillion & Sauv Blanc

Question 3

Bergerac makes red and white wines in a similar style to Bordeaux (T / F)?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which region in SW France historically was known for black wines and mostly uses Malbec?

Answer 4

Cahors

Question 5

Cahors produces light red berry wines with light tannins or deep coloured dark berry oaked wines with high tannins?

Answer 5

Deep and dark berry. High tannins. Range of styles depending on if I’m fertile valley, poor soil slopes or plateau above

Question 6

Main region for IGP wine south east of Bordeaux

Answer 6

Cotes de Gascogne

Question 7

Cotes de Gascogne is known for what grape and type of wine

Answer 7

Dry light bodied white wines made with Ugni Blanc with flavours of green apple

Question 8

What region in south west France is known for making Tannat wines with deep colours and high tannins

Answer 8

Madiran. Need longer ageing to soften. Modern techniques and riper grapes make concentrated fruit wines with softer tannins

Question 9

What style of wine would you expect from Jurancon in the foothills of the Pyrenees and from what grape type?

Answer 9

Dry and sweet wines. Most known for complex sweet wines made from Petit Manseng. No botrytis but undergo passerillage. Apricot, grapefruit and spicy new oak