The Dordogne and South West France Flashcards
Where is the Dordogne located ?
To the east of Entre-deux-Mers
What are the differences and similarites between Bordeaux and the Dordogne ?
The climate is almost the same, although the Dordogne has less moderating maritime influence. Bergerac, the major appellation in the Dordogne, uses the same grape varities as Bordeaux for red and whites. In Monbazillac, sweet botrytised wines from Sémillon and Sauvignon blanc are made.
What is Black wine ?
Wines from Cahors that were typically very tannic and long-lived. The most important grape variety is Malbec, but also Merlot and Tannat are planted.
What is the most important IGP south of Bordeaux ?
Côtes de Gascogne. Dry white wines made from Ugni Blanc with aromas and flavours of green apples.
Where is Madiran located and what is the main grape variety ?
Just south of the IGP Côtes de Gascogne. Blends dominated by the deeply coloured, high tannin variety, Tannat.
Where is Jurançon located ?
Just Southwest off Madiran, in the foothills of the Pyrenees.
What are the most important wines from Jurançon ?
The complex sweet white wine made from the high acid Petit Manseng, Free of botrytis, undergo passerillage. Pronounced apricot and grapefruit aromas, sometimes accompanied by spicy notes from new oak.
