8. South-West France

Question 1

Climate

Answer 1

• Moderate maritime, similar to Bordeaux à warmer and drier
• Clay and limestone

Question 2

Bergerac AOC and Côtes de Bergerac

Answer 2

o Bordeaux grapes, white and black, can be grown and ripen well
o Reds -> CS, CF, Malbec, Merlot (dominant), less-known grapes
o Côtes de Bergerac -> higher-quality only main Bordeaux grapes

Question 3

Monbazillac AOC

Answer 3

o Sweet whites
o Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Sémillon and Muscadelle
o Similar in style to Bordeaux’s less prestigious AOCs

Question 4

Cahors AOC

Answer 4

o Malbec 85%, Tannat up to 10%, Merlot
o Rich and alluvial soils, poorer soils (mid-slope), limestone plateau
o Early-drinking (high-volume) to small batches (premium-priced)

Question 5

Madiran AOC

Answer 5

o Tannat 60-80%, CF, CS, Fer
o Flatter land (alluvial, high yields), poorer soils (mid-slope)
o Early-drinking (high-volume) to small batches (premium-priced)

Question 6

Jurançon

Answer 6

o VT (sweet), Jurançon (medium-sweet), Sec (dry, 30%)
o Poorer soils at mid-slope (limestone, sand, clay and stones)
o Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng
o Mid to premium-priced