Southwest France Flashcards

1
Q

Many of the grapes used in the Dordogne are the same ones you’d see in which other French wine region?

A

Bordeaux

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2
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In what direction is the Dordogne in relation to Entre-Deux-Mers?

A

East

(further inland)

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3
Q

What is the climate of the Dordogne?

A

Similar to Bordeaux (moderate maritime) though it has less maritime influence.

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4
Q

What are the two major appellations of the Dordogne?

A

Bergerac
Monbazillac

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5
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What styles of wine does Bergerac make?

A

Dry, still red + white wines
same grapes as Bordeaux

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6
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What style of wine is made in Monbazillac?

A

Sweet, botrytis-affected wines made from Sauvignon Blanc + Sémillon

A good alternate to Sauternes

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7
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What river runs through the Bergerac AOP?

A

The Dordogne River

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8
Q

In what direction is Cahors in relation to Bordeaux?

A

East
(further inland)

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9
Q

What is the most important grape in Cahors?

What are the other two grapes planted in Cahors?

A

Most important: Malbec
Other two: Merlot, Tannat

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10
Q

What appellation in the Southwest of France was historically known for its “black wines”?

A

Cahors AOP

Made with at least 70% Malbec

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11
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What is the general profile of a wine from Cahors?

A

・Deep color
・High tannins
・Concentrated dark berry fruits
・Notes of cedar, oak, earth
・Ageable

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12
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What is the most important IGP of South West France?

A

Côtes de Gascogne IGP

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13
Q

What is the principal grape in Côtes de Gascogne IGP?

What it is like?

A

Ugni Blanc

Light body, dry, green apple-y

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14
Q

What is the principal grape in Madiran AOP?

What is it like?

A

Tannat

・Deep color
・High tannin

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15
Q

What French AOP is in the foothills of the Pyrenées?

A

Jurançon AOP

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16
Q

What styles of wine are made in Jurançon AOP?

A

Dry and sweet white wines

17
Q

What is the principal grape of Jurançon AOP?

A

Petit Manseng (high acid grape)

18
Q

How are the sweet wines of Jurançon made?:

・botrytis
・passerillage
・fortified while fermenting

A

Passerillage (dehydrating grapes on the vine)