Wset - The Dordogne and South West France Flashcards
Where can you find the Dordogne?
to the east of the vineyards of Entre-Deux-Mers
What climate can you expect in the Dordogne?
Similar to that of Bordeaux, but with less moderating maritime influence
Which is the biggest appellation of the Dordogne? and what do they produce here?
Bergerac
they produce both red and white wines from the same varieties as in Bordeaux, under this appellation
North-east of Bergerac lies another famous appellation in the Dordogne, which and what style of wine do they produce?
Monbazillac
goo value botrytised sweet wines made from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc
East of Bordeaux, you can find an appellation that historically, their wine’s were discribed as “black” wines, what’s the appellation called and why does it have that nickname?
The area is called Cahors, their’s wines were very tannic and long-lived, that’s why the name “black” wines.
what style of wine and which grapes can we find in Cahors? And what’s the river that runs thourgh the area called?
A broad range of style is produced here, depending on whether the vineyards are in the fertile valley bottom, on top poorer soils of the slopes or on the plateau above.
The nr 1 grape variety: Malbec, but you can also find Merlot and Tannat
The best wines from here are matured in oak, deeply coloured, high tannins, intense dark berry fruits.
Which is the most important IGP in the South West France? And what do they produce?
Côtes de Gascogne,
generally, they produce dry, light bodied white wines made from Ugni Blanc, with aromas of green apple
Right under Côtes de Gascogne you can find another appellation, which? and what style of wine do they produce?
Madiran - here they produced mostly blends led by the deeply coloured high tannin variety Tannat.
Which the modern winemaking techniquies they can produce softer riper tannins and concentrate the black fruit.
Which appellation can you find right by the foot of the Pyrenees? And what style of wine can you find under this appellation?
The appellation is called Jurancon
here they produce both dry and sweet wines made from the high acid Petit Manseng.
the grapes remain free of botrytis and undergo passerillage. they have a pronounced apricaot and grapefruit aromas, sometimes with spicy notes from new oak.
