France - Southwest Flashcards
What river runs through Bergerac AOP?
The Dordogne
What river borders Montbazillac AOP?
Dordogne
What styles of wines are made in Bergerac AOP? Permitted grapes?
Blanc:
Principal Varieties: Min. 75% combined Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Muscadelle
Complementary Variety: Ugni Blanc (Ugni Blanc may not exceed the combined amount of Sauvignon Blanc and Gris)
Accessory Varieties: Max. 20% combined Chenin Blanc and Ondenc
Rosé and Rouge:
Principal Varieties: Min. 75% combined Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Cot, and Merlot
Accessory Varieties: Fer Servadou and Mérille
Principal differences between Bergerac AOP and Cotes de Bergerac AOP?
increased min. alcohol - 11/11.5% vs 10.5/11%
What are the sweet wine AOPs for Bergerac?
Monbazillac AOP, Saussignac AOP, Rosette AOP, Haut-Montravel AOP, and Côtes de Montravel AOP
Are sweet wines permitted in Bergerac AOP?
No. but sweet white wines are permitted in Cote de Bergerac AOP (range of rs is 4-54 g/l).
Are sweet wines permitted in Cotes de Bergerac AOP?
Yes
What are dry wines labelled as in Bergerac?
“sec”
What is the most important sweet wine AOP in Bergerac?
Monbazillac AOP
What types of wines are produced in Monbazillac AOP?
Sweet white wines - blanc and SGN
What grapes are permitted in Monbazillac AOP?
Bordeaux white grapes =
Principal Varieties: Min. 90% combined Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Sémillon
Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% combined Chenin Blanc, Ondenc, and Ugni Blanc
What may Monbazillac AOP be declassified as?
Cotes de Bergerac AOP
Where is Pécharmant AOP?
Bergerac, known for long lived blended reds
Principal varieties of Pécharmant AOP?
Rouge: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cot (no grape may exceed 65%)
Assemblage: At least 3 varieties must be present, and no grape may exceed 65% of the blend.
What styles of wine are made in Pécharmant AOP?
dry red wines
Describe the differences between Montravel, Cotes de Montavel, and Haut-Montravel AOPs
Sweetness levels - Montravel is for dry red and white wines, Cotes de Montravel is for medium sweet whites, Haut Montravel is for sweet white wines with min. 85 g/l rs
What Sud-Ouest region provides a good value alternative to Sauternes?
Monbazillac
What differences are found between Monbazillac and Sauternes?
lower prices in Monbazillac. More plantings of Muscadelle.
Describe harvest in Monbazillac AOP
Hand harvesting requires. multiple passes through vineyard.