Geography of Bordeaux: rivers, mtns... Flashcards
The Gironde splits into what rivers?
which river splits to the north and which one splits to the south?
Dordogne (north)
Garonne (south)
What is the name of the forest to the west of Bordeaux?
La forêt des Landes
Landes of Gascony
What river runs along the border of St-Emilion and it’s Satellites as well as Lalande-Pomerol?
La Barbanne
The communes along the left Bank lie west of what river?
Gironde
What two rivers help cultivate Botrytis in Sauternes?
Ciron (cool)
Garonne (warm)
What village within Sauternes AOC does the Ciron run through it?
Barsac
What village within Sauternes AOC is the east of the Ciron River?
Bommes
Communes on the right bank lie east of what major river?
Dordogne
What communes are located south of the Ciron?
Preignac
Bommes
Sauternes
Fargues
Barsac is North of the Ciron
