Dordogne and South West France Flashcards
Where does Dordogne lie?
To the east of Entre-Deux-Mers.
What is the climate of the Dordogne?
Similar to Bordeaux (maritime) with less moderating maritime influence.
What is the major appellation in Dordogne?
Bergerac.
What type of wines may be made in Bergerac?
Both red and white using the same varieties as in Bordeaux.
What is Monbazillac known for?
Good valued botrytised sweet wines made from Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc.
Where is Cahors located?
To the east of Bordeaux on either side of the river Lot.
What is the most important variety in Cahors?
Malbec. With lesser merlot and tanat.
Describe a premium wine from Cahors?
Aged in oak, deeply colored, high tannins, intense, dark berry fruits. Cedar and earth on maturity.
The IGP wine Cotes de Gascone is a dry, light white made from what variety?
Ugni Blanc with aromas and flavors of green apples.
Just north of the Pyrenees is the Madiran. The principal variety in blends from the Madiran is what?
Tanat.
In the foothills of the Pyrenees is Jurancon. What is it known for?
The complex sweet wines made from the high acid Petit Manseng. The grapes undergo passerillage. They have pronounced apricot and grapefruit aromas, sometimes with spicy notes from new oak.
