14. The Dordogne and South West France Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the Dordogne located?
A
-to the eat of the Entire-Deux-Mers
2
Q
Describe the climate of the Dordogne.
A
- similar to Bordeaux
- less moderating maritime influence
3
Q
What is the major appellation in the Dordogne? What type of wine does it produce?
A
Bergerac
- red and wine wines
- same varieties as Bordeaux
4
Q
What is Monbazillac known for?
A
- famous for good value botrytised sweet wines
- made from Semllion and Sauvignon Blanc
- in the Dordogne
5
Q
Where is Cahors? What river goes through Cahors? What grapes are grown here?
A
- east of Bordeaux
- River Lot
- fertile valley bottom
- poorer soils on slopes or plateau
- Malbec
- Merlot, Tannat
6
Q
Traditionally what types of wines were made in Cahors? Describe the wines now.
A
- traditionally “black wines”: very tannic, long-lived
- River Lot
- oak aged
- deep color
- high tannin
- intense dark berry fruits
- mature: cedar, earth
7
Q
What is Cotes de Gascogne? What type of wine is made here?
A
- IGP wines
- dry
- light body
- white wines
- Ugni Blanc
- green apples
8
Q
What is Madiran? What type of wine is made here?
A
- blends lead by Tannat
- deep color
- high tannin
- long period of bottle aging to soften
9
Q
What is Jurancon? What type of wine is made here?
A
- foothills of the Pyrenees
- dry and sweet white wines
- Petit Menseng - high acid sweet wine
- botrytis-free
- passerillage
- apricot, grapfeuit
- spicy notes from new oak
