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The Dordogne and Southwest France
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- 1What is the climate of the Dordogne?Similar to Bordeaux, but with less maritime influence.
- 2What are the major appellations of the Dordogne, and what styles of wine do they produce?Bergerac. Red and white wines made from the same varieties as Bordeaux.
Monbazillac. Botrytised sweet wines made from Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. - 3Historically, what style of wine did Cahors produce?'Black' wines; very tannic and long lived.
- 4Where is Cahors located?East of Bordeaux, on either side of the River Lot.
- 5What are the principal grape varieties and styles of modern Cahors wines?Malbec, Merlot and Tannat.
At their best, wines are aged in oak. They are high in tannin with intense dark berry fruits, and they mature slowly to reveal notes of cedar and earth. - 6What underlining characteristic is shared amongst all the wines of Southwest France (Sud-Ouest)?There is none. SW France has a vast diversity of styles and grape varieties.
- 7What is the most important IGP of Southwest France?Cotes de Gascogne.
- 8What is the principal grape and style of Cotes de Gascogne?Ugni Blanc. Wines are generally dry and light-bodied with flavours of green apples.
- 9Describe the wines of Madiran.Red wines are produced from blends led by Tannat. Traditionally they needed long bottle ageing to soften the high tannin, but riper grapes and modern techniques can create wines with concentrated black fruit and high levels of softer tannins.
- 10Where is Jurancon located?In the foothills of the Pyrenees, close to the border of Spain.
- 11What high acid grape is used to produce sweet wines in Jurancon, and what method does it undergo?Petit Manseng.
Passerillage creates wines with pronounced apricot and grapefruit aromas, sometimes with spicy notes from new oak.
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- These wines may be divided into two groups. First, there are the wines of the Dordogne, many of which are made from the same grape varieties as those used in Bordeaux. Second, there are a number of regions that make wines from varieties often never seen in Bordeaux, with styles that differ considerably.
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