14 - The Dordogne and South West France Flashcards
Where is the Dordogne situated? How does the climate compare to Bordeaux
to the east of vineyards of Entre-Deux-Mers.
climate similar to Bordeaux with less moderating maritime influence
What is the major appellation of the Dordogne?
Bergerac (red and white wines made from Bordeaux varieties)
What is the name of botrytised sweet wines made in The Dordogne from Semillon and Suavignon Blanc?
Monbazillac
True/False: Southwest France makes wines from Bordeaux varieties, while the Dordogne makes wines from varieties often never seen in Bordeaux.
false; the reverse is true. Southwest France makes wines from varieties never seen in Bordeaux with very different styles, whereas the Dordogne makes wines from Bordeaux varieties
Where is Cahors located? What types of wine and from which grape variety does it produce?
Cahors is in south west France, to east of Bordeaux.
historically called ‘Black’ wines - so named because deep tannin and long-lived. Now a broad range of styles produced.
Most important variety Malbec. Merlot and Tannat are also planted.
best wines oak aged, deep color, high tannin, intense, dark berry.
Which is the most important IGP wine in south west France?
Cotes de Gascogne (dry, light-bodied white wine, ade from Ugni Blanc, green apple aromas)
Where is Madiran located? What is the grape variety that dominates its red blends?
south west France, south of Cotes de Gascogne (towards Pyrenees).
dominated by Tannat (high tannin, deep color).
Where is Jurancon located? What styles of wine does it make?
Jurancon is in the foothills of Pyrenees. further south of Madiran.
Makes dry and sweet white wines
makes complex sweet wines from high acid Petit Manseng. The grapes are not affected by noble rot but undergo passerillage -> grapefruit, apricot, sometimes new oak.
