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The Dordogne and South West France Flashcards

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Climate

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Moderate maritime (similar to Bordeaux, but less)

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Soil

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Fertile valley, poorer soils of the slopes or the plateau above

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Black grapes

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Malbec (Cahors): Best aged in oak, deep colour, high tannin, dark berry fruit
Tannat (Madiran): deep colour, high tannin

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White grapes

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Ugni Blanc (Côte de Gascogne): green apple
Petit Manseng (Jurancon): dry and swwrt, high acid. Apricot, grapefruit sometimes spicy notes from new oak
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Winemaking

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Oak

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Style

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Age worthy, long lived. Range in style

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Quality

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New oak, long lived

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