France: South West France Flashcards
How does the climate of the regions of the Dordogne differ from that of Bordeaux?
More continental with less of an Atlantic influence.
Warmer summers and slightly less rainfall.
What styles of wine are made in Bergerac AOC?
White, dry and sweet (33%)
Rosé (17%)
Red (50)
Outline the soils of Bergerac.
Clay, limestone soils with some gravel
What are the principle black grape varieties of Bergerac AOC?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Cot, and Merlot
What are the assemblage requirements for Bergerac AOC?
Min. 2 principal varieties, with principal varieties accounting for at least 50% of the blend.
What are the principle white grape varieties of Bergerac AOC?
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Muscadelle
What are the max. permitted yields for Bergerac AOC?
Blanc: 67 hl/ha
Rosé: 62 hl/ha
Rouge: 60 hl/ha
In what vessels are Bergerac wines typically matured?
Typically stainless steel tanks or older oak casks.
What are the key differences between Bergerac and Côtes de Bergerac AOCs?
- Côtes de Bergerac is restricted to the principle black grape varieties; does not permit the blending of other ‘accessory’ grape varieties.
- Lower permitted yields for CDB
- Higher amount of min. abv for CDB
- Producers of CDB more commonly use oak barrels for maturation
- Rosé is not produced under the CDB AOC
What are the max. permitted yields for Côtes de Bergerac AOC?
Blanc: 55 hl/ha
Rouge: 50 hl/ha
Where is Bergerac?
The Dordogne, South West France
Outline the domestic and export markets of Bergerac wine.
- 90% sold in France, supermarkets are the largest market (just under 50%).
- The largest export markets are Belgium, China and the UK
Monbazillac
Location?
Styles of wine produced?
Bergerac, The Dordogne
Sweet wines only, may be affected by noble rot (SGN).
What are the sweet wine appellations within Bergerac?
- Monbazillac
- Saussignac
- Rosette
- Haut-Montraval
- Côtes de Montraval
Saussignan AOC
Location?
Styles of wine produced?
Bergerac
Sweet wines only
Rosette AOC
Location?
Styles of wine produced?
Bergerac
Sweet wines only
Haut-Montraval AOC
Location?
Styles of wine produced?
Bergerac
Sweet wines only
** Côtes de Montraval**
Location?
Styles of wine produced?
Bergerac
Sweet wines only
Pécharmant
Location?
Styles of wine produced?
Bergerac
Red wines from Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cot.
Montraval AOC
Location?
Styles of wine produced?
Bergerac
Dry whites and reds
What are the dry wine appellations within Bergerac?
Bergerac AOC
Côtes de Bergerac AOC
Pécharmant AOC
Montraval AOC
What makes Monbazillac AOC suitable for sweet wine production?
- The region lies between the River Dordogne and one of its tributaries.
- This location, plus the funnelling of moist air (mists and dew) along the rivers, creates high levels of humidity.
- In warm late summer and early autumn, the humidity is burnt off by the sun creating good conditions for noble rot.
What are the principle grape varieties of Monbazillac AOC?
Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Sémillon and Muscadelle
The final wine must consist of at least 80% of the principle varieties.
What are the max. permitted yields of Monbazillac AOC?
30hL/ha