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What river runs through Bergerac AOP?

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The Dordogne

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What river borders Montbazillac AOP?

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Dordogne

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What styles of wines are made in Bergerac AOP? Permitted grapes?

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Blanc:
Principal Varieties: Min. 75% combined Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Muscadelle
Complementary Variety: Ugni Blanc (Ugni Blanc may not exceed the combined amount of Sauvignon Blanc and Gris)
Accessory Varieties: Max. 20% combined Chenin Blanc and Ondenc
Rosé and Rouge:
Principal Varieties: Min. 75% combined Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Cot, and Merlot
Accessory Varieties: Fer Servadou and Mérille

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Principal differences between Bergerac AOP and Cotes de Bergerac AOP?

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increased min. alcohol - 11/11.5% vs 10.5/11%

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What are the sweet wine AOPs for Bergerac?

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Monbazillac AOP, Saussignac AOP, Rosette AOP, Haut-Montravel AOP, and Côtes de Montravel AOP

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Are sweet wines permitted in Bergerac AOP?

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No. but sweet white wines are permitted in Cote de Bergerac AOP (range of rs is 4-54 g/l).

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Are sweet wines permitted in Cotes de Bergerac AOP?

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Yes

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What are dry wines labelled as in Bergerac?

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“sec”

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What is the most important sweet wine AOP in Bergerac?

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Monbazillac AOP

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What types of wines are produced in Monbazillac AOP?

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Sweet white wines - blanc and SGN

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What grapes are permitted in Monbazillac AOP?

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Bordeaux white grapes =
Principal Varieties: Min. 90% combined Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Sémillon
Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% combined Chenin Blanc, Ondenc, and Ugni Blanc

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What may Monbazillac AOP be declassified as?

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Cotes de Bergerac AOP

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Where is Pécharmant AOP?

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Bergerac, known for long lived blended reds

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Principal varieties of Pécharmant AOP?

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Rouge: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cot (no grape may exceed 65%)
Assemblage: At least 3 varieties must be present, and no grape may exceed 65% of the blend.

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What styles of wine are made in Pécharmant AOP?

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dry red wines

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Describe the differences between Montravel, Cotes de Montavel, and Haut-Montravel AOPs

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Sweetness levels - Montravel is for dry red and white wines, Cotes de Montravel is for medium sweet whites, Haut Montravel is for sweet white wines with min. 85 g/l rs

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What Sud-Ouest region provides a good value alternative to Sauternes?

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Monbazillac

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What differences are found between Monbazillac and Sauternes?

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lower prices in Monbazillac. More plantings of Muscadelle.

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Describe harvest in Monbazillac AOP

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Hand harvesting requires. multiple passes through vineyard.

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What is Saussignac AOP?

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Sweet wine (blanc) AOP in Bergerac. min rs 68 g/l. 
Principal Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Sémillon, Muscadelle
Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% combined Ondenc, Chenin Blanc and Ugni Blanc
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What is the minimum residual sugar for Monbazillac?

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Blanc: 45 g/l
SGN: 85 g/l

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Which is sweeter, Monbazillac blanc or SGN?

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What is Rosette AOP?

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sweet wine AOP in Bergerac - Blanc: 15-70% combined Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris, plus Sémillon and Muscadelle
Assemblage: The blend must include at least two varieties.

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Describe Cahors AOP

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On the Lot river. Tannic, firm, sometimes rustic reds. Styles and Encépagement:
Rouge: Min. 70% Cot (Malbec), plus Merlot and Tannat

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Are white wines permitted in Cahors AOP?
no
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Compare Bergerac climate to Bordeaux
less Atlantic influence - warmer, less rainfall
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What soils/subsoils can be found in Bergerac?
sand, clay, limestone
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Name 3 Bergerac AOP producers
Jonc Blanc (IGP, not AOP), Château Tour des Gendres, Vignobles les Verdots
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What Bergerac AOP produces only red wines?
Pecharmant AOP
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What wines are made in the Cotes de Duras AOP?
White - blanc with rs, min 12 g/l; sec is dry, with max 3 g/l. Rosé, and Rouge must be dry. Blanc: Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc or Gris, Semillon, Odenc, Mauzac, Chenin, Colombard, Ugni Blanc. Red: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cot
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Where is Cotes de Duras AOP?
Borders Bergerac, southwest corner
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Where is Cotes du Marmandais AOP?
On the Garonne river, south of the Cotes de Duras/Bergerac.
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What wines may be made in Cotes de Marmandais AOP?
Blanc: Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris; Max. 30% combined Sémillon and Muscadelle Rosé: Max. 85% combined Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, Max. 50% combined Abouriou, Cot, Fer, Gamay and Syrah Rouge: As for Rosé Assemblage: Rouge wines must contain at least 2 varieties, with at least one principal variety present.
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What is Buzet AOP?
Newer AOP - 1973, changed name from Cotes de Buzet in 1988. Near town of Agen on the Garonne.
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Styles of wines in Buzet AOP?
Blanc, rosé, rouge
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Grapes allowed in Buzet AOP?
Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Sémillon, Max. 10% combined Colombard, Petit Manseng, and Gros Manseng Rosé/Rouge: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cot, Merlot, Max. 10% combined Abouriou and Petit Verdot
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Name a producer in Buzet AOP?
Production is dominated by large coop - Vignerons de Buzet
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Where is Brulhois AOP?
South of Agen, borders both Buzet and Cotes de Gascogne
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Is white wine allowed in Brulhois AOP?
no, only rouge and rosé
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Grapes allowed in Brulhois AOP?
Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Tannat, Min. 10% combined Cabernet Sauvignon, Cot (Malbec) and Fer-Servadou Accessory Variety: Max. 10% Abouriou Assemblage: Min. 50% principal varieties. No variety may exceed 70% of the blend.
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Are varietal wines allowed in Brulhois?
no, must be blends - 3 grapes min for rouge, 2 for rose`
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What AOPs share a border with IGP Cotes de Gascogne?
Armagnac, Floc de Gascogne
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What is Floc de Gascogne?
vin de liqueur, similar in style to Pineau de Charentes.
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How is Floc de Gascogne made?
Addition of Armagnac (1/3) to unfermented juice (2/3). Final alcohol 16-18%
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Styles of Floc de Gascogne
blanc, rosé
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Grapes for Floc de Gascogne production
Blanc: 70% combined Colombard, Gros Manseng, Ugni Blanc Accessory Varieties: Baroque, Folle Blanche, Mauzac, Petit Manseng, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Sémillon Vin de Liqueur Rosé: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fer, Merlot, Cot (Malbec), and a max. 50% Tannat
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Is the unfermented must for Floc de Gascogne varietal or blended?
Blanc - min. 2 varieties; rosé - single varietal (except tannat) or blended
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What SW France AOP requires the most Tannat?
Saint Mont AOP (2011) - minimum 60% Tannat, 20% fer servadou, remainder of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon

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