The Dordogne and South West France Flashcards

1
Q

Name the main appellation of the Dordogne

A

Bergerac

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2
Q

Name a good sweet white wine from the Dordogne

A

Monbazillac

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3
Q

Where did ‘Black Wines’ traditionally come from and what grape is used?

A

Cahors, Malbec

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4
Q

What white grape is predominantly used in Cotes de Gasgogne?

A

Ugni Blanc

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5
Q

Name the wine region south of Bergerac towards the Pyrenees.

What grape is used in high proportion in their red wines?

A

Madiran

Tannat

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6
Q

Name the wine region most south of Madiran in the foothills of the Pyrenees
Famous for sweet wines made from which grape?

A

Jurancon

Petit Manseng

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7
Q

How do grapes for the sweet wines of Jurancon achieve their sweetness and what are the two main tasting notes?

A

Passerillage

Apricot and Grapefruit (sometimes with spicy new oak).

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8
Q

Where is the Dordogne located?

A

East of Entre-deux-Mers, on the river Dordogne

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9
Q

Roughly how is the climate of Dordogne?

A

Similar to Bordeaux but with less moderating maritime influence

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10
Q

What colour wines are produced in Bergerac and what grapes are used?

A

Red and white from the same grapes as Bordeaux

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11
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Where is Cahors located and what are the soil types?

A

East of Bdx, either side of the River Lot

Fertile river valley bottom, less fertile on slopes and the plain above

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12
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What is the colour and style of Cahors wine and which grapes predominate?

A

Reds aged in oak delivering deep colour, high tannins and dark berry fruit. They mature slowly to deliver notes of cedar and earth
Made from Malbec, Merlot and Tannat

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13
Q

What is produced in Cotes de Gasgogne, what is the primary grape and what are the tasting notes?

A

Dry light white
Ugni Blanc
Green apples

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14
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Where is Madiran, what wine does it produce and from which grape?

A

South of Cotes de Gasgogne
High tannin reds
Tannat
The wines need long bottle ageing to soften the tannins

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15
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Where is Jurancon, what wines does it produce and from which grape?

A

Foothills of the Pyrenees
Dry and sweet whites
From high acid Petit Manseng

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16
Q

Is Botrytis used to make Jurancon sweet wines?

What are the tasting notes?

A

No, Passerillage

Apricot and grapefruit sometimes with some spicy oak

17
Q

List the 4 Natural factors of wine

A

Grapes
Climate
Weather
Soil / Aspect