SW France

Question 1

Describe the Dordogne appellation.

Answer 1

“Door-done-ya”

East of Entre-Deux-Mercs (“on-truh-duh-mer”)
Climate similar to Bordeaux, but less maritime

Has 2 major appellations: Bergerac and Monbazillac

Question 2

Describe the Bergerac appellation.

Answer 2

“Bear-zur-rac”

Part of Dordogne
Makes red and white wine, similar varieties to Bordeaux

Question 3

Describe the Monbazillac appellation.

Answer 3

“Mon-ba-zi-yac”

Part of Dordogne
Botryised wine made from Semillon and Sauv Blanc

Question 4

Describe the Cahors appellation.

Answer 4

East of Bordeaux

Historically “black” wines, now has a variety
Grape: Malbec (+Merlot, Tannat)

Question 5

Describe the Cotes de Gascogne appellation.

Answer 5

South/South East of Bordeaux

IGP wines
Usually dry, light body whites with green apple notes
Grape: Ugni Blanc

Question 6

Describe the Madiran appellation.

Answer 6

Below Cotes de Gascogne

Red wine blends, high tannin, need long bottle ageing
Grape: Tannat

Question 7

Describe the Jurancon appellation.

Answer 7

South West of Madiran

Dry and sweet white (no botrytis, but undergo passerillage)
Grape: Petit Manseng
Pronounced apricot, grape fruit, sometimes oak