THE DORDOGNE and SW FRANCE Flashcards
Where lie the vineyards of Dordogne?
E of Entre Deux Mers
What is the climate of Dordogne?
similar to Bordeaux, less maritime climate.
What is the major appellation within Dordogne?
Bergerac
What wines produces Bergerac?
-red and white from the same grape varieties as Bordeaux.
Where can be found the village of Monbazillac and what wines produces?
within Dordogne region and produces good value of botrytised sweet wines made from Semillon and S. Blanc.
Where can be found Cahors region?
S-W France , E of Bordeaux at either side of river Lot
What is the most important variety in Cahors?
Malbec, and is usually aged in Oak, deeply coloured, dark berry fruits.
Cotes De Gascone can be found where in France?
S-E of Bordeaux
What wines are being produced in Cotes de Gascone?
IGP wine production, dry, light body, green apple, made from Ugni Blanc
Where can be found in France the Madiran region?
In S towards the Pyrenees
What wines is famous for Madiran?
Blends led by the deeply coloured high tannin Tannat ( black fruit)
Where region of Jurancon can be found in France?
Foothills of the Pyrenees.
What wines are being produced in Jurancon?
Dry and sweet wines (made from high acid Petit Manseng) apricot, grapefruit aromas, sometimes with spicy notes from new OAK.
