South West France Flashcards

1
Q

Topography (Cities, water bodies, mountains)

Factor effecting climate, hazards, Terroir

A

Climate is moderate maritime

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2
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Bergerac AOC

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Right bank - Bordeaux area

Bordeaux varieties

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3
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Monbazillac AOC

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Bordeaux area

Sweet wines made from botrytis grape of Sauvignon blanc

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4
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Cahors AOC

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Southern Bordeaux area
Close to Lot river
Malbec dominated
Lighter and flagrant style of Malbec

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5
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Cote de Gascogne IGP

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Ogni blanc grape varieties

Dry, light style wines

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6
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Madiran

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Tannat
Very high tannins.
Very structured, long lived wines.

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Jurançon AOC

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Petit Manseng main grape variety.
Dry to sweet
Made from Passilerage (drying the vines)

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