The Dordogne and SW France Flashcards
Where is the Dordogne?
Immediately East of Bordeaux, surrounding the river Dordogne
Which two winemaking appellations would you find in the Dordogne?
Bergerac
Monbazillac
Which appellation is the more major Dordogne appellation producing Bordeaux-grape wines?
Bergerac
What is Monbazillac a good source of?
Botrytised Sem/Sauv
What are the 4 major appellations of South West France?
Cahors
Cotes de Gascogne
Madiran
Jurancon
Which appellation of South West France is known for producing deeply coloured Tannat. What is Tannat known to be very high in?
Madiran
Tannin
What two elements of winemaking has resulted in more palatable Tannat with softer, riper tannin?
Modern winemaking techniques
Use of ripe grapes
Name the large IGP area known for producing Ugni Blanc. What fruit aromas are typical of this light bodied wine?
Cotes de Gascogne
green apples
Which region in South West France is best known for sweet wines? What grape is used in their making?
Jurancon
Petite Manseng
Dry to sweet wines with aromas of grapefruit and apricot might come from which South West appellation?
Jurancon
What is the main grape of Cahors? What are two other relevant grapes?
Malbec
Merlot and Tannat
What two aromas might develop in an aged wine from Cahors? What would be the main grape?
Cedar and Earth
Malbec
What is the main river relevant to Cahors?
River Lot
What was traditionally done to wines from Madiran to soften tannin?
Long period of bottle-age
Which two regions of the South West mention oak age?
Cahors and Jurancon
