South West France and The Dordogne Flashcards
What wine styles are allowed in Bergerac AOP?
Blanc
Rose
Rouge
What grape varieties are allowed in white wine from Bergerac AOP?
Principal Varieties: Min. 75% combined Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Muscadelle
Complementary Variety: Ugni Blanc (Ugni Blanc may not exceed the combined amount of Sauvignon Blanc and Gris)
Accessory Varieties: Max. 20% combined Chenin Blanc and Ondenc
What grape varieties are allowed in rose and red wines from Bergerac AOP?
Principal Varieties: Min. 75% combined Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Cot, and Merlot
Accessory Varieties: Fer Servadou and Mérille
What wine styles are allowed in Cotes de Bergerac AOP?
Blanc
Rouge
Same varieties as Bergerac AOP but .5% more potential alcohol required.
What wine styles are permitted in Pecharment AOP?
Red
What grape varieties are allowed in Pecharment AOP?
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cot (no grape may exceed 65%)
At least 3 varieties must be present in the blend
Name the major sweet wine AOPS of Bergerac
Monbazillac AOP Saussignac AOP Rosette AOP Haut Montravel AOP Cotes de Montravel AOP
What wine styles are allowed in Monbazillac AOP?
Sweet
Blanc
SGN
What grape varieties are allowed in Monbazillac AOP?
Principal Varieties: Min. 90% combined Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Sémillon
Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% combined Chenin Blanc, Ondenc, and Ugni Blanc
What are the RS requirements for Blanc and SGN wines from Monbazillac?
Blanc: 45 g/l
SGN: 85g/l
What wine styles are allowed in Montravel AOP?
Dry red and white
What river is the Cahors AOP on?
Lot River
What wine styles are allowed in the Cahors AOP?
Rouge
What grape varieties are allowed in the Cahors AOP?
Min. 70% Cot (Malbec), plus Merlot and Tannat
Where is the Madiran AOP located?
In Gascony
What wine styles are allowed in the Madiran AOP?
Red