South West France

Question 1

What is the major AC (red, white, rose) in SW France?

Answer 1

Bergerac

Question 2

Bortrytis affect wines in SW France come from

Answer 2

Monbazillac

Question 3

What is the climate of SW France

Answer 3

Moderate, Continental. Some Maritime influence in the West

But with less moderating wind affects than Bordeaux

Question 4

Grapes of the SW France

Answer 4

Merlot, CS, CF, Semilion, Sauv Blanc

Question 5

Best dry whites of SW France are in which AC’s?

Answer 5

Montravel, Rosette

Question 6

Which AC has it’s own red wine appellation in SW France?

Answer 6

Pecharmant

Question 7

What are the 4 main regions of SW France?

Answer 7

Cahors, Madiran, Jurancon, Cotes De Gascogne IGP

Question 8

What is an IGP that has local and international varieties in SW France?

Answer 8

Cotes de Gascogne

Question 9

Which region in SW France has sweet wines made from Petite Manseng?

Answer 9

Jurancon

Question 10

What three reds are Madiran known for?

Answer 10

Tannat, CF and CS

Question 11

What two wines is Cahors known for?

Answer 11

Malbec, Merlot

Question 12

Do the sweet wines of Jurancon have botrytis?

Answer 12

No. They undergo Passerage (aka dehydration)

Question 13

Which white grape varieties are planted in Bergerac? (SW France)

Answer 13

Semillon, Sauv Blanc, Muscadelle