The Dordogne and South West France Flashcards
What is the climate of the Dordogne?
Similar to Bordeaux (moderate maritime) though it has less maritime influence.
What are the two major appellations of the Dordogne?
Bergerac
Monbazillac
What styles of wine does Bergerac make?
Red + white wines
・same grapes as Bordeaux
What style of wine is made in Monbazillac?
Sweet, botrytis-affected wines made from Sauvignon Blanc + Sémillon
In what direction is Cahors in relation to Bordeaux?
East
Cahors is historically known for its “___”.
black wines
Which river runs through the Cahors AOP?
The Lot River
What is the most important grape in Cahors?
What are the other two grapes planted in Cahors?
Most important: Malbec
Other two: Merlot, Tannat
What is the general profile of a wine from Cahors?
・Deep color
・High tannins
・Intense dark berry fruits
・Aged in Oak slowly to reveal notes of ceder and earth
・Long-lived
What is the most important IGP to the south-east of Bordeaux?
Côtes de Gascogne
What is the principal grape in Côtes de Gascogne?
2,3,7
Ugni Blanc
2 Dry
3 Light body
7 Green apple
What is the principal grape in Madiran?
1,5,7,8
Tannat
1 Deeply coloured
5 High tannin
7 Concentrated black fruits
8 Long period of bottle aging to soften tannins.
What French AOP is in the foothills of the Pyrenées?
Jurançon
What styles of wine are made in Jurançon AOP?
Dry and sweet white wines
What is the principal grape of Jurançon which makes complex sweet wines?
Petit Manseng (high acid grape)
