The Dordogne And South West France Flashcards
What is the climate of Dordogne?
Similar to Bordeaux
Less maritime influence.
What are the major appelations of the Dordogne?
Bergeracv
Monbazillac
What kind of wine is grown in Bergerac?
Bordeaux style
Red and white
What kind of wine is grown in Monbazillac?
Botrytised sweet wine
Semillon and sauv blanc
Where is Cahors?
East Of Bordeaux
What is the grape of cahors?
Malbec
Lesser grapes of merlot and tannat
What kind of wines are made in cahors?
Oak aged
Deep colour (black wine historic name)
High in tannin
Intense dark berry
Mature slowly
What kind of wine is made in the cotes de gascogne?
Ugni Blanc
White wines
Dry, light bodied
What kind of wines are made in Madiran?
Tannat- main grape
Deep colour
High tannin
Long bottle age
Black fruit
What kind of wines are made in Jurancon?
Dry and sweet white wine
Sweet wine made from Petit Manseng
How is the Petit manseng wine made?
Through passerilage
Air dried and shriveled om the vine
