Dordogne and Southwest of France\ Flashcards
Dordogne
Bergerac and Monbazillac
Bergerac
Produces both red and white wines from the same varieties as Bordeaux
Monbazillac
Produces Sweet wines due to noble rot from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc; Good quality-price relation
Cahors
Situated east of Bordeaux on both sides of the river Lot
Grape Varieties in Cahors
Malbec; Merlot e Tannat
Grape Varieties in Cahors
Malbec; Merlot and Tannat
Style of wines in Cahors
Aged in wood, deep-colored, high tannins, dark berry fruity wines.
Côtes de Gascogne
Southeast of Bordeaux,
Madiran
South of Côtes de Gascogne
Style of wine Côtes de Gascogne
Light white dry wines, made from Ugni Blanc that smell and taste of green apples
Style of wine Madiran
Red blends mainly made from Tanta; deep-colored and high in tannins
Jurançon
In the foothills of the Pyrenees
Types of wines Jurançon
Both dry and sweet white wines
Best Style of wine
Sweet white wines made from Petit Manning
Best Style of wine
Sweet white wines made from Petit Manseng with a high level of acidity. There is no noble rot, but there is passerillage. Apricot and spicy notes