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Flashcards by Michelle Ames, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Michelle Ames
about 6 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What is the climate of the Dordogne? | Similar to Bordeaux, but with less maritime influence. |
| What 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. |
| Historically, what style of wine did Cahors produce? | 'Black' wines; very tannic and long lived. |
| Where is Cahors located? | East of Bordeaux, on either side of the River Lot. |
| What 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. |
| What 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. |
| What is the most important IGP of Southwest France? | Cotes de Gascogne. |
| What is the principal grape and style of Cotes de Gascogne? | Ugni Blanc. Wines are generally dry and light-bodied with flavours of green apples. |
| Describe 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. |
| Where is Jurancon located? | In the foothills of the Pyrenees, close to the border of Spain. |
| What 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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