Southwest France

Question 1

what river flows through Bergerac AOP?

Answer 1

Dordogne River

Question 2

does Montravel AOP produce sweet wines?

Answer 2

No. Dry reds and whites from mostly Bordeaux grapes

Question 3

significance of Patrick Ducournau

Answer 3

developed micro-oxygenation in the Madiran. 1991

Question 4

white wines from Madiran are released as?

Answer 4

Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh

- Petit & Gros Manseng, Courbu

Question 5

how are dry wines of Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh labeled?

Answer 5

Sec

Question 6

major grapes of Jurancon AOP

Answer 6

Petit & Gros Manseng

- min 50%

Question 7

is Jurancon sec going to be sweet or dry?

Answer 7

dry (4 g/L max. RS)

Question 8

is Petit or Gros Manseng better for sweet wines?

Answer 8

Petit Manseng (smaller, thicker sinned berries)

Question 9

name an AOP where Len de l’El is authorized for white wine production

Answer 9

Gaillac AOP

- combined with Mauzac and Muscadelle

Question 10

what style of wine is produced in Marcillac AOP

Answer 10

dry red wine

Question 11

what is the dominant grape of Marcillac AOP

Answer 11

90% Fer

Question 12

style of wines produced in Fronton AOP?

Answer 12

dry red and rose

Question 13

major grape of Fronton AOP

Answer 13

min. 40% Negrette

Question 14

minimum Cot in Cahors AOP

Answer 14

70%

Question 15

Is Cabernet allowed in Cahors?

Answer 15

No

Question 16

name 3 producers in Cahors

Answer 16

Chateau Lagrezette
Chateau du Cedre
Clos de Gamot
Crocus

Question 17

river that runs through Cahors

Answer 17

Lot River

Question 18

style of wine produced in Floc de Gascogne AOP

Answer 18

vin de liqueur

• blanc (Columbard, Gros Manseng, Ugni Blanc)
• rouge (Bordeaux grapes, Fer, Tannat
• mutage with Armagnac spirit

Question 19

where is Domaine Arretxea based?

Answer 19

Iroulegy AOP

Question 20

red and white grapes of Iroulegy AOP

Answer 20

white - Courbu, Petit & Gros Manseng

red & rose - Cab Franc (50% min), Tannat, Cab Sauv

Question 21

who produces Jurancon Jardins de Babylone?

Answer 21

Dagueneau

Question 22

french term for micro-oxygenation

Answer 22

microbullage

Question 23

name a producer from Madiran AOP

Answer 23

Chateau Bouscasse

Chateau Montus

Question 24

Name 3 French AOP where VT wines are produced

Answer 24

Alsace, Gaillac, Jurancon

Question 25

Pecharmant AOP?

Answer 25

best reds of Bergerac

Question 26

grape of Gaillac Primeur (noveau)

Answer 26

100% Gamay

Question 27

Robert Plageoles is an innovative producer of what region?

Answer 27

Gaillac AOP

Question 28

does noble rot ever affect Jurancon AOP?

Answer 28

no, but does occur often in Monbazillac AOP