The Dordogne and South-West France

Question 1

What is the climate in the Dordogne?

Answer 1

Similar as in Bordeaux but less moderating maritime influence

Question 2

What is the major appellation in the Dordogne?

Answer 2

Bergerac (both red and white) - same GV as in Bordeaux

Question 3

Where is Monbazillac located?

Answer 3

In the Dordogne

Question 4

In which region is Bergerac located?

Answer 4

In the Dordogne

Question 5

What type of wine is made in Monbazillac? With what GV?

Answer 5

Good value Botrytised sweet wines made from Sémillon and Sauvignon B

Question 6

In which region is Cahors located?

Answer 6

South-West France, east of Bordeaux

Question 7

What is the most important GV in Cahors?

Answer 7

Malbec

Question 8

Traditionnaly, what type of wine was produced in Cahors?

Answer 8

Very tannic and long-lived red wines

Question 9

Describe a good Cahors wine

Answer 9

Mostly from Malbec
Aged in oak, deep color, high tannins, intense dark berry fruits
Mature slowly towards cedar and earth

Question 10

What is the most important PGI in South-West France?

Answer 10

Cotes de Gascogne IGP

Question 11

Describe a classic Cotes de Gascogne

Answer 11

Generally dry, light bodied whites from Ugni Blanc, with green apples flavors

Question 12

Where is Madiran located?

Answer 12

South-West France, next to the Pyrenees

Question 13

What is the main GV in Madiran?

Answer 13

Tannat

Question 14

What are the characteristics of Tannat?

Answer 14

Deep color, high tannins

Question 15

Where is Jurancon located?

Answer 15

Foothills of the Pyrennees, south-west France

Question 16

What is the main GV used in Jurancon?

Answer 16

Petit Manseng

Question 17

Describe winemaking and wines in Jurancon

Answer 17

Sweet wines from Petit Manseng (high acid) or dry wines
Sweet wines are free of botrytis and undergo passerillage
Pronounced apricot and grapefruit, sometimes spicy notes from new oak