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Sud-Ouest Flashcards

1
Q

What major AOC is just East of Bordeaux along the Dordogne river

A

Bergerac AOC

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What river flows through Bergerac AOC

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The Dordogne River

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What styles of wine are allowed in Bergerac AOC

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White, Rosé, and Reds

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4
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What grapes are allowed in Bergerac AOC

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The major Bordeaux varietals

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5
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What grape is the Cahors AOC known for

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Malbec (Côt)

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What is the Southwest French name for Malbec

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Côt

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7
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What are the blending laws of Cahors AOC

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Minimum 70% Malbec along with Merlot and Tannat

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8
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Which region of the Southwest is known for having some of France’s oldest vineyards

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Gaillac AOC

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9
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What are the 4 primary red grapes of Gaillac AOC

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Duras, Fer, Syrah, & Gamay

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What are the 3 primary white grapes of Gaillac AOC

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Mauzac, Muscadelle, & Len de l’El

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11
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What does Len de l’El translate to in English

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Far From Sight

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12
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What type of wine is produced under the Gaillac Premiéres Côtes AOC

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Mousseux Sparkling Wines

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13
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What are the 2 major grapes of Jurançon AOC

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Petit Manseng
Gros Manseng

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14
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What mountain range lies directly south of Jurançon?

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The Pyrenees Mountains

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15
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What styles of wine are produced in Jurançon

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Dry and Sweet whites

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16
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What are the red grapes of Madiran AOC

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Tannat, Fer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

17
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What is the primary red grape of Madiran AOC

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Tannat

18
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What are sweet wines produced in Madiran labeled as

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Pacherene du Vic-Bilh AOC

19
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What is the flavor style of reds from Madiran AOC

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Rich, concentrated, very tannic

20
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What style of wine is Bergerac AOC known for

A

Red Bordeaux Blends based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

21
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What style of wine is Montbazillac AOC known for

A

Sauternes style sweet wine from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon

22
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What style of wine is Pecharment AOC known for

A

Red blends based upon Merlot, Malbec, Cab, & Cabernet Franc
(Bordeaux blends with a higher proportion of Malbec)

23
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What style of wine is Cahors AOC known for

A

Red blends heavily based on Malbec, with some Tannat and/or Merlot blended in

24
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What style of wine is Madiran AOC known for

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Red blends based heavily upon Tannat, with Bordeaux red varietals and Fer completing the blend

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