DORDOGNE AND SOUTHWEST FRANCE Flashcards
Dordogne climate?
Similar to Bordeaux with less moderating maritime influences
Major appellation in Dordogne?
Bergerac
Red and whites, same varieties as Bordeaux
What type of wines are found in Monbazillac?
Good value, botrytised sweet wines from Semillon and Sauv B
Where is Cahors located?
East of Bordeaux
What were Cahors wines known as?
Black wines, were very tannic and long lived
What river is on either side of Cahors?
River Lot
Most important grape in Cahors?
Malbec
Other varieties in Cahors?
Merlot and Tannat
Most important IGP wine South East of Bordeaux?
Cotes de Gascogne
What type of white is Cotes de Gascogne?
Dry, light bodied whites made from Ugni Blanc with aromas and flavors of green apples
What type of wines are produced in Madiran?
Reds from blends led by Tannat
-Concentrated black fruit
What type of wine is made in Jurancon?
Dry and sweet whites from high acid Petit Manseng
*Grapes remain free of botrytis and undergo passillerage—> Pronounced apricot and grapefruit aromas, sometimes spicy notes from new oak
