South West France - Pt 1 - General Flashcards

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Q

In which administrative departments does the SW France wine region lie?

A

Much of Nouvelle-Aquitaine and half of Occitanie.

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What is the derivation of the word Gascon?

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It comes form the Basque word “Vascones”.

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3
Q

What is Gascony?

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It is the name of a former province of France and a cultural entity in SW France.

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4
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Which important catholic pilgrimage site is located in SW France?

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Lourdes. It is also a thoroughfare for pilgrims of the Santiago Di Compestello pilgrimage.

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5
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What culinary items are famous in SW France?

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Truffles, Foie Gras, duck, goose, Armagnac, chestnuts and wine.

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How is the wine region of SW France described in geograpical terms?

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Apellations are very widespread across the region. There is little in common in terms of topography, geology and grape varieties. It lacks cohesion and homogeneity.

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7
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Which two grapes and wines in SW France are gaining traction worldwide?

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Cot (Malbec)of Cahors and Tannat of Madiran.

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8
Q

How many AOCs and IGP in SW France?

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Close to 30 AOCs and 13 IGP.

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9
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What is the planted area of SW France? What is production in bottles annually?

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70,000 ac/28,300 ha.
270 million bottles p.a.

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10
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How many indigenous grapes in SW France?

A

120

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11
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What challenges face SW France winemakers?

A

AOCs are small and remote;
Competes with popular corn crops;
Reduction in Dessert wine demands.

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What is pressure does sweet winemaking AOCs face at present?

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Decline in fois gras and matching of dessert wine means they are being challenged to “go dry”.eg Jurancon and Pacherene du Vic-Bilh.

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13
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What three factors offer an opportunity for SW winemakers in the future?

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Climate, terroir and grape varieties which ripen late with good acidity. They could make wines with aromatic complexity and personality.

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