France - Other Regions

Question 1

Which is the river in Bergerac?

Answer 1

Dordogne

Question 2

Describe the wines produced in the north of Bergerac

Answer 2

Generally reds from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cot, Merille and Fer

Question 3

Describe the wines of the south of Bergerac

Answer 3

Often whites from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, Ondenc and Ugni Blanc

Question 4

What does Bergerac Sec AOC stands for?

Answer 4

Only dry white wines

Question 5

Describe Pe Charmant AOC and its wines

Answer 5

Within Bergerac region.
Excellent reds from Bordeaux blend, Merlot predominant.
Some sweet whites sold under Rosette AOC

Question 6

Describe Monbazillac AOC and its wines

Answer 6

Sub region of Bergerac.
Similar wines to Sauternes with same grape varietals. May have botrytis.
Less quality

Question 7

Which wines are produced in Cotes de Duras?

Answer 7

red, white, rose
From Bordeaux varietals

Question 8

Describe Cahors AOC and its wines

Answer 8

Southwest of France on river Lot.
Reds from min. 70% Malbec with Merlot and Tannat.
Up to 5 years to reach their best

Question 9

Which wines are produced in Gaillac?

Answer 9

Reds from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah & Gamay
Whites from Muscadelle, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc.
Sparkling white and rose sold as Gaillac Mosseux or Gaillac Mosseux Methode Gaillacoise

Question 10

Which wines are produced in Savoie?

Answer 10

Mainly whites but also reds and rose under Vin de Savoie AOC.
Sparkling under Petillant de Savoie AOC or Mosseux de Savoie AOC

Question 11

What is Seysell in Savoie?

Answer 11

Still or sparkling white from 100% Altesse

Question 12

Which are the main AOCs in Jura?

Answer 12

Chateau-Chalon AOC
Vin de Paille
Arbois AOC
Arbois Mosseux AOC
Cotes de Jura Mosseux AOC
Vin Fou
Macvin du Jura AOC

Question 13

Describe Chateau-Chalon AOC wines

Answer 13

Vin Jeaune from Savagnin (Traminer) made leaving sealed in cask for 6 years.
The flor settles and produces a Vin Jaune like Sherry, without fortification

Question 14

How is Vin de Paille made in Jura?

Answer 14

Drying grapes over a bed of straw before fermenting.
Min. dried for 6 weeks
Grapes are Poulsard Noir, Trousseau, Chardonnay and Savagnin.

Question 15

What is Macvin du Jura AOC?

Answer 15

Liquor wine made adding brandy to 12 month old unfermented grape juice.

Question 16

Describe Jurancon and its wines

Answer 16

In the French Pyrenees.
Whites from Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng, Courbu, Camaralet, Lauzet sold as Jurancon Sec.
Also spicy sweet wine sold as VT or Moelleux

Question 17

Describe Irouleguy and its wines

Answer 17

Most southerly wine region in Basque France.
Best for reds, deep and tannic from Tannat, with min. 50% of Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc.

Question 18

Describe Madiran and its wines

Answer 18

Pyrenees in Southwest of France, in the corner with Armagnac region.
Full body strong reds from 40-60% Tannat, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Fer

Question 19

Describe Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh and its wines

Answer 19

Same location as Madiran.
White only from Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng, Petit Courbu.
Sec, demi-sec, doux