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1
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What is the quality subzone of Bergerac AOC

A

Pecharmant AOC

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2
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What river flows through Bergerac AOC

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The Dordogne

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3
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What is the main difference between Bergerac AOC and Côtes de Bergerac AOC

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The minimum ABV for red wine is 0.5% higher in Côtes de Bergerac AOC

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4
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What are the blending laws for Pecharmant AOC

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Min. 3 varieties, no varietal may exceed 65% of the blend
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Côt authorized

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5
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What is the max. yield for Pecharmant AOC

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Min. 45 hl/ha

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6
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What are the 5 sweet wine AOCs located within Bergerac AOC

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Monbazillac AOC
Saussignac AOC
Rosette AOC
Haut-Montravel AOC
Côtes de Montravel AOC

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7
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What style of wine is produced in Monbazillac AOC

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Sweet white wines

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8
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What style of wine is produced in Saussignac AOC

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Sweet white wines

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9
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What style of wine is produced in Rosette AOC

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Sweet white wines

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10
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What style of wine is produced in Haut-Montravel AOC

A

Sweet white wines

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11
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What style of wine is produced in Côtes de Montravel AOC

A

Sweet white wines

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12
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What style of wine is produced in Montravel AOC

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Dry red and white wines

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13
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What is the minimum percentage of Merlot required in Montravel AOC

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Min. 50% Merlot

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14
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What are the blending laws in Cahors AOC

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Min. 70% Côt + Merlot & Tannat

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What are the max. yields in Cahors AOC

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Max. 50 hl/ha

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16
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What are the blending laws in Madiran AOC

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Min. 50% Tannat

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17
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What are the max yields of Madiran AOC

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Max. 55 hl/ha

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18
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What is the principle soil type of Madiran AOC

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Clay

19
Q

What styles of wine are produced in Jurançon AOC

A

Dry white
Sweet white
Vendage Tardive white

20
Q

What are the principle varietals of Jurançon AOC

A

Gros Manseng
Petit Manseng

21
Q

What is the min. residual sugar level for Vendage Tardives wines in Jurançon AOC

A

Min. 55 g/L

22
Q

What is the min. residual sugar level for sweet white wines in Jurançon AOC

A

Min. 40 g/L

23
Q

What are the primary varietals for white wine in Gaillac AOC

A

Len de l’El
Ondenc

24
Q

What are the primary varietals for red and rosé wine in Gaillac AOC

A

Syrah
Duras
Fer
Prunelard

25
Q

What are the requirements for Gaillac AOC Rouge Primeur

A

100% Gamay vinified by carbonic maceration

26
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What varietals are authorized for Vin Mousseux Blanc Methode Ancestral wines in Gaillac AOC

A

Mauzac
Mauzac Rosé

27
Q

What river flows through Cahors AOC

A

The Lot River

28
Q

What is the AOC for demi-sec and sweet whites produced within Madiran AOC

A

Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOC

29
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What are the principle varietals of Pacharenc du Vic-Bilh AOC

A

Courbu
Petit Courbu
Gros Manseng
Petit Manseng

30
Q

What is the minimum level of residual sugar for Pacharenc du Vic-Bilh AOC sweet whites

A

Min. 45 g/L of RS

31
Q

What styles of wine are authorized in Irouléguy AOC

A

White
Rosé
Red

32
Q

What is the notable indigenous white varietal found in Béarn AOC

A

Raffiat de Moncade

33
Q

What appellation would you find Raffiat de Moncade in?

A

Béarn AOC

34
Q

What does Len de l’El mean in French

A

Far from sight

35
Q

What is the principle varietal of Marcillac AOC

A

Fer

36
Q

What is the min. percentage of Fer required in Marcillac AOC

A

Min. 90%

37
Q

What style of wine are the wines of Buzet AOC based upon

A

Bordeaux white rosé and reds

38
Q

What style of wine are the wines of Côtes de Duras AOC based upon

A

Bordeaux whites rosé and reds

39
Q

In what region would you find Côtes de Marmandais AOC

A

Sud-Ouest

40
Q

What is the min. percentage of Negrette required in Fronton AOC

A

Min. 40%

41
Q

In what Sud Oest AOC region would you most likley find Negrette

A

Fronton AOC

42
Q

What is the principle red varietal of Correze AOC

A

Cabernet Franc

43
Q

What is the principle white varietal of Correze AOC

A

Chenin Blanc

44
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What are the principle white varietals of Irouléguy AOC

A

Corbu
Petit Corbu
Gros Manseng

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