Sud-Ouest Flashcards
What major AOC is just East of Bordeaux along the Dordogne river
Bergerac AOC
What river flows through Bergerac AOC
The Dordogne River
What styles of wine are allowed in Bergerac AOC
White, Rosé, and Reds
What grapes are allowed in Bergerac AOC
The major Bordeaux varietals
What grape is the Cahors AOC known for
Malbec (Côt)
What is the Southwest French name for Malbec
Côt
What are the blending laws of Cahors AOC
Minimum 70% Malbec along with Merlot and Tannat
Which region of the Southwest is known for having some of France’s oldest vineyards
Gaillac AOC
What are the 4 primary red grapes of Gaillac AOC
Duras, Fer, Syrah, & Gamay
What are the 3 primary white grapes of Gaillac AOC
Mauzac, Muscadelle, & Len de l’El
What does Len de l’El translate to in English
Far From Sight
What type of wine is produced under the Gaillac Premiéres Côtes AOC
Mousseux Sparkling Wines
What are the 2 major grapes of Jurançon AOC
Petit Manseng
Gros Manseng
What mountain range lies directly south of Jurançon?
The Pyrenees Mountains
What styles of wine are produced in Jurançon
Dry and Sweet whites
What are the red grapes of Madiran AOC
Tannat, Fer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
What is the primary red grape of Madiran AOC
Tannat
What are sweet wines produced in Madiran labeled as
Pacherene du Vic-Bilh AOC
What is the flavor style of reds from Madiran AOC
Rich, concentrated, very tannic
What style of wine is Bergerac AOC known for
Red Bordeaux Blends based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
What style of wine is Montbazillac AOC known for
Sauternes style sweet wine from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
What style of wine is Pecharment AOC known for
Red blends based upon Merlot, Malbec, Cab, & Cabernet Franc
(Bordeaux blends with a higher proportion of Malbec)
What style of wine is Cahors AOC known for
Red blends heavily based on Malbec, with some Tannat and/or Merlot blended in
What style of wine is Madiran AOC known for
Red blends based heavily upon Tannat, with Bordeaux red varietals and Fer completing the blend
