The Dordogne and SW France copied to D3 Quiz Flashcards
Dordogne location
East of Entre Deux Mers
Dordogne climate
Similar to Bordeaux
Less moderating maritime influence
Bergerac
Major appellation in Dordogne
Red and white
Bordeaux varieties
Monbazillac
Dordogne
Good value botrytized wine
Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc
Cahors location
Just east of Bordeaux
Cahors typical hitroical style
Black
Very tannic and long lived
Primary Cahors grapes
Malbec
Also Merlot and Tannat
Cahors premium typical style
Oak aged
Deep color
High tannin
Intense dark berry fruits
Mature slowly with cedar and earth
Cotes de Gascogne
Most important IGP in SW France
Cotes de Gascogne location
SE of Bordeaux
Cotes de Gascogne typical style
Dry
Light bodied
Ugni Blanc
Green apple
Madrian location
Just south of Cotes de Gascogne
Madrian primary varietal
Tannat
Madrian typical style
Concentrated black fruit
Lots of soft ripe tannins
Jurancon location
SW France