Southwest France

Question 1

Where would you describe the winemaking area of Southwest France?

Answer 1

South of Bordeaux and north of the Languedoc with the Spanish Pyrenées as a border to the south.

Question 2

What is the climate of Southwest France?

Answer 2

Continental

Question 3

Is the Southwest France region on the Atlantic or is it landlocked?

Answer 3

Landlocked

Question 4

What are the 2 main white grape varieties planted in Southwest France?

Answer 4

1. Petit Manseng
2. Gros Manseng

Question 5

What are the 4 main red grape varieties planted in Southwest France?

Answer 5

1. Cabernet Sauvignon
2. Merlot
3. Côt (Malbec)
4. Tannat

Question 6

What are the 3 AOPs of Southwest France you need to know for the Certified Exam?

Answer 6

1. Cahors AOP
2. Madiran AOP
3. Jurançon AOP

Question 7

• What is the only style of wine allowed to be made in Cahors AOP?
• Using what 3 permissible grapes?

Answer 7

• Dry still red wines
• Permissible grapes:
  
  1. Côt (Malbec)-dominant
  2. Merlot
  3. Tannat

Question 8

• What is the only style of wine allowed to be made in Madiran AOP?
• Using what 3 permissible grapes?

Answer 8

• Dry still red wines
• Permissible grapes:
  
  1. Tannat-dominant
  2. Cabernet Franc
  3. Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 9

What is the only color of wine allowed to be made in Jurançon?

Answer 9

White wines

Can be dry or off-dry.

Question 10

In Jurançon you’ll see wines labeled in one of two ways:

1. Blanc Sec
2. Blanc

What does each mean?

Answer 10

1. Blanc Sec - dry
2. Blanc - off-dry

Question 11

Grapes have been cultivated in and around the region of Cahors AOP since this year.

Answer 11

125 BC

Question 12

Name some classic dishes that pair with Cahors AOP, Madiran AOP, and Jurançon AOP.

Answer 12

• Duck breast
• Rack of lamb
• Foie Gras
• Cassoulet
• Dishes featuring Périgord truffles