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France - South West Flashcards

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What are the styles of wines Bergerac make?

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Dry and sweet white, rosé and red wines. 50% of production
is red wine, just over 10% is rosé, and just under 40% white.

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What are the soils of Bergerac?

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Limestone and clay with some gravel

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What are the red varieties of Bergerac? Specifically for Bergerac AOC?

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At least two of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Merlot. 50% of the final wine from these two.

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What is the style of wines Monbazillac make?

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Sweet white wines by botrytis or simply late harvest

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What is the principal varieties of Monbazillac?

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Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon, and Muscadelle

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What is the maximum yield of Monbazillac?

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30 hl/ha

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7
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What are the rivers run through Cahors?

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The River Lot runs into the River Garonne

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What are the variety requirements of Cahors? What is the local synonym?

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a min 70% Malbec (only AOP in France), plus Merlot and/or Tannat. Cot

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What are the soils of Cahors?

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By the River Lot, alluvial soils
Mid slope: poor soils
the highest plateau: 350m, low nutrient limestone soils

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What is the most common training system in Cahors?

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The single Guyot

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What are the tasting notes of Malbec from Cahors?

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  • deep ruby in color
  • medium to pronounced levels of violet, red and black plum fruit
  • medium to medium (+) acidity
  • medium (+) to high tannin
  • good to outstanding quality
  • mid to premium priced
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Is destemming required in Cahors?

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Yes, to eliminate underripe stems that could add aggressive tannins

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What are the winemaking process of Cahors?

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  • destemming
  • early consumption: using Merlot in the blend: 7-10 days on the skins for limited extraction of tannins
  • wines intend to bottle age: 15-25 days on the skins for greater extraction of flavor and tannins.
  • the higher quality wines are often matured in oak
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What are the soils of Madiran?

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  • On the slopes: mainly clay and limestone with good drainage
  • On the flatter land, clay and loam soils, resulting wines are less tannic and can be drunk earlier
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What are the tasting notes of Tannat?

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  • deep ruby in color
  • pronounced aromas
  • flavors of blackberry and blackcurrant plus oak flavors
  • high tannins
  • high acidity
  • full body
  • medium to high alcohol
  • very good to outstanding quality
  • mid to premium priced
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What are the variety requirements for Madiran?

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60-80 % Tannat, blended with Cab Franc, Cab Sauv and /or local black variety Fer (also known as Fer Servadou)

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What are the training system for Madiran?

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Cordon de Royat or a cane-replacement system

Tannat is vigorous, best supported on trellis.

18
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Does grapes of Madiran have to be destemmed?

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Yes, to reduce the extraction of further tannins

19
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Who developed the technique of micro-oxygenation?

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Patrick Ducournau, 1991

20
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What is the minimum ageing of Madiran?

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The wine can be sold to consumers from the November 1st in the year following harvest

21
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What % of production are medium-sweet or sweet and dry in Jurancon?

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  • medium-sweet or sweet:70%
  • dry: 30%
22
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What are the styles of wines produced in Jurancon?

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  • Jurancon Vendanges Tardives
  • Juranson (medium-sweet)
  • Juranson Sec (dry)
23
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What are the tasting notes of Jurancon Vendanges Tardives?

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  • intense aroma
  • flavors of lemon and mango
  • high acidity
  • alcohol between the top end of medium and high with a full body
  • very good to outstanding in quality
  • mid-priced to premium in price
24
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What is the climate of Jurancon?

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a mild, humid climate with relatively high annual rainfall about 1200mm

25
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What are the principal varieties of Jurancon?

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Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng

26
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What are the soils of Jurancon?

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a mixture of limestone, sand, clay and stones

27
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What is passerillage?

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over-ripe grapes have been dried on the vine

28
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Does Petit Manseng bud and ripen early or later?

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early budding and mid-late ripening

29
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Why is Petit Manseng suitable for late harvesting?

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It has thick skins and is resistant to botrytis bunch rot

30
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What are the maximum yield of Jurancon wines?

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  • Sec: 60 hl/ha
  • Jurancon: 40 hl/ha
  • Vendanges Tardives: 40 hl/ha
31
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What is the minimum residual sugar of Jurancon VT?

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55 g/l, no enrichment allowed

32
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When Jurancon Vendanges Tardives can be picked?

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May not be harvested earlier than November 2

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