South West France Flashcards
1
Q
Topography (Cities, water bodies, mountains)
Factor effecting climate, hazards, Terroir
A
Climate is moderate maritime
2
Q
Bergerac AOC
A
Right bank - Bordeaux area
Bordeaux varieties
3
Q
Monbazillac AOC
A
Bordeaux area
Sweet wines made from botrytis grape of Sauvignon blanc
4
Q
Cahors AOC
A
Southern Bordeaux area
Close to Lot river
Malbec dominated
Lighter and flagrant style of Malbec
5
Q
Cote de Gascogne IGP
A
Ogni blanc grape varieties
Dry, light style wines
6
Q
Madiran
A
Tannat
Very high tannins.
Very structured, long lived wines.
7
Q
Jurançon AOC
A
Petit Manseng main grape variety.
Dry to sweet
Made from Passilerage (drying the vines)