South West and Southern France Flashcards
The regions east of bordeaux referred to as “bordeaux copies” surround which river?
The Dordogne
Which large appellation east of Bordeaux makes white and red wines from the same grapes and contains several sub appellations?
Bergerac
Which sub-appellation of Bergerac is most known for Botrytised sweet wines?
Monbazillac
Which appellation in Bergerac is known for making the best dry whites?
Montravel
What kind of wines are made in Buzet AC?
Primarily red, some rose and white
Where would you find Cahors in relation to Bordeaux?
East on the Lot river
What is the main grape used in Cahors?
Malbec
Which IGP region in the South West roughly overlaps with Armagnac?
Cotes de Gascogne
What is the dominant grape in Madiran?
Tannat
Which mountains are located near Madiran?
The Pyrenees
Which appellation in the South West makes sweet and dry white wines int he foothills of the Pyrenees?
Jurancon
Which Regions wines have historically been called the Black wines of ____
Cahors
