FWS South-West AOCs Flashcards
What is the location of the Dordogne / Bergerac AOC?
Upriver from Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux and Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux, on the Dordogne River
Which languages are spoken in the Dordogne / Bergerac region?
Occitan
What are the primary grape varieties in the Dordogne / Bergerac region?
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Sémillon
- Sauvignon Gris
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Merlot
- Côt
What type of wines does the Bergerac AOC produce?
White, rosé, red blends of at least 2 varieties
What is unique about the Cotes de Bergerac AOC?
Reds must be a blend of at least 2 varieties and are usually aged in oak; whites cannot be dry
What type of wine is produced in Monbazillac AOC?
Sweet white, Sélection de Grains Nobles
What is significant about Monbazillac AOC?
Largest dessert wine appellation in France, wines are usually sweeter than Sauternes
What grape harvesting methods are used in Monbazillac AOC?
Grapes must be hand-harvested and may be late harvest or botrytised
What are the primary grape varieties in Gaillac?
- Len de l’El (Loin de l’Oeil)
- Mauzac Rose
- Côt
- Fer Servadou / Braucol
What type of wine is produced in Fronton AOC?
Mostly red wine from at least 40% Négrette
What types of wines are produced in Gaillac AOC?
- Dry whites
- Sweet whites
- Sparkling wines
- Primeur style
What is the main grape in Cahors AOC?
Minimum 70% Côt (Auxerrois)
What characterizes the wines from Cahors AOC?
Deeply pigmented, concentrated, and cellar-worthy
What advantages does the Pyrenees sub-region offer for wine production?
Warm, dry foehn winds that chase away humidity
What is the primary grape variety in Madiran AOC?
Minimum 50% Tannat
What types of wines are produced in Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOC?
- Dry white
- Sweet white
What is the primary grape in Jurançon AOC?
- Gros Manseng
- Petit Manseng
What type of wines are produced in Iroulégay AOC?
- Dry white
- Rosé
- Red wines (mostly red)
What is the significance of Cotes de Gasgogne IGP?
One of the most important IGPs in France, second in IGP production after Pays d’Oc IGP
What percentage of Cotes de Gasgogne IGP production is dry white wine?
75%
What is the relationship between Cotes de Gasgogne IGP and Armagnac?
The area shares the same zone of production as Armagnac
Fill in the blank: The wines from Madiran AOC are deeply ______ and need time in the cellar to soften.
tannic
True or False: The wines from Monbazillac AOC are typically drier than Sauternes.
False
