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WSET 3 - Geoff > C14 - The Dordogne And South West France > Flashcards

C14 - The Dordogne And South West France Flashcards

1
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What is the wine growing area to the east of Entre-Deux-Mers?

A

The Dordogne

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What is the climate like in the Dordogne?

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Similar to that of Bordeaux, though with less moderation from the ocean

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What is the major appellation within the Dordogne?

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Bergerac

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What wines are made in Bergerac?

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Red and whites from the same varieties as Bordeaux

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What is the less major appellation in the Dordogne?

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Monbazillac

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What kind of wines are made in Monbazillac?

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Good value botrytised sweet wines from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc

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What are the main appellations composing South West France?

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Cahors
Côtes de Gascogne
Madiran
Jurançon

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Where is Cahors?

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To the east of Bordeaux on either side of the River Lot

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What’s the historical name for wines from Cahors? What style were they

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Black Wines

Very tannic and long-lived

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What are the three broad land-types in Cahors that give rise to the differing modern styles?

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The fertile valley bottom
The poorer soils of the slopes
The plateau above

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What’s the most important grape variety in Cahors?

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Malbec

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What are Cahors’ other varieties?

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Merlot

Tan at

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Describe Cahors Malbec at its best

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Oak-aged
Deep in colour
High tannin
Intense dark-berried fruit
Mature to reveal cedar and Earth
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Broadly speaking, what classification of wines are generally produced to the southeast of Bordeaux? What is the most important appellation for this?

A

IGP wines

Côtes de Gascoigne

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Describe wines from Côtes de Gascogne

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Made from Ugni Blanc
Dry, light-bodied whites
Aromas and flavours of green apples

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What appellation lies just south of Côtes de Gascogne toward the Pyrenees?

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Madiran

17
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Describe wines from Madiran

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Made from Tannat
Deeply coloured
High tannin

18
Q

What is traditionally needed to make Madiran more drinkable?

A

Extended periods of bottle-ageing to soften tannins

19
Q

How are Madiran wines different today?

A

Riper grapes and modern winemaking techniques result in higher levels of softer, riper tannins

20
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Which appellation is found right in the foothills of the Pyrenees?

A

Jurançon

21
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Which wine styles are made in Jurançon?

A

Dry and sweet

22
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What are the most important wines in Jurançon?

A

Complex sweet wines

23
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What are Jurançon’s famously complex sweet wines made from? What is the key feature of this variety?

A

Petit Manseng

High acid

24
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How do Petit Manseng grapes of Jurançon achieve a suitable level of sugar for its wines?

A

Passerillage

25
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What do the wines of Jurançon taste of?

A

Pronounced apricot and grapefruit with occasional spicy notes from oak

WSET 3 - Geoff (45 decks)

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