Ch14 Dordogne + Southwest France Flashcards
What is the wine growing area to the east of Entre-Deux-Mers?
The Dordogne
What is the climate like in the Dordogne?
Similar to that of Bordeaux, though with less moderation from the ocean
What is the major appellation within the Dordogne?
Bergerac
What wines are made in Bergerac?
Red and whites from the same varieties as Bordeaux
What is the less major appellation in the Dordogne?
Monbazillac
What kind of wines are made in Monbazillac?
Good value botrytised sweet wines from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc
What are the main appellations composing South West France?
Cahors
Côtes de Gascogne
Madiran
Jurançon
Where is Cahors?
To the east of Bordeaux on either side of the River Lot
What’s the historical name for wines from Cahors? What style were they
Black Wines
Very tannic and long-lived
What are the three broad land-types in Cahors that give rise to the differing modern styles?
The fertile valley bottom
The poorer soils of the slopes
The plateau above
What’s the most important grape variety in Cahors?
Malbec
What are Cahors’ other varieties?
Merlot
Tannat
Describe Cahors Malbec at its best
Oak-aged Deep in colour High tannin Intense dark-berried fruit Mature to reveal cedar and Earth
Broadly speaking, what classification of wines are generally produced to the southeast of Bordeaux? What is the most important appellation for this?
IGP wines
Côtes de Gascogne
Describe wines from Côtes de Gascogne
Made from Ugni Blanc
Dry, light-bodied whites
Aromas and flavours of green apples
