France Flashcards
Languedoc
Largest French producer of organic wines
Predominantly red, but rose, white, & sparkling are made
Bergerac
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Cahors
Malbec
Muscat de Rivesaltes
Vins Doux Naturels
Monbazillac
Botrytis affected sweet wines
Roussillon
Spanish influence
Produces dry still wines and vin doux naturels
Provence
Rose
Fitou
Dry reds
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre
Limoux
Dry red and white
Merlot
Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay
Madiran
Dry reds
Cab and cab franc
Jurancon
Dry and off dry white
Manseng
Bandol
Mourverde (min 50%)
Grenache
Cinsault
Provence (AOPs)
Cotes de Provence
Bandol
Languedoc (AOPs)
Limoux
Cremant de Limoux
Fitou
Banyuls
Muscat de Rivesaltes
Southwest France
Cahors
Madiran
Jurancon