SW France Pt 6 - AOCs of Pyrennees and IGP Flashcards
What is the topographical influence on the Pyrennes AOCs?
They all benefit from the warm, dry Foehn winds that chase away humidity and bring clear skies.
Which AOC is on the Nive River?
Irouleguy.
Which rivers are Bearn and Jurancon AOCs located between?
Gave d’Oloron and Gave de Pau.
Which two important AOCs cluster around the Adour River?
Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh.
What are the important white and red grapes of the Pyrenees sub-region?
White: Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng;
Red: Tannat
How is Gros Manseng used in the Pyrenees sub-region?
It is used to bring freshness to the dry wines of Jurancon, Saint-Mont and Pacherene du Vic-Bilh.
How is Petit Manseng used in the Pyrenees sub-region?
It develps high sugar levels so is used inthe sweet wines of Jurancon and Pacherene du Vic-Bilh.
Where is Tannat native to?
The Adour River Basin.
How is Tannat used in the Pyrenees sub-region?
In the red wines of Madiran and Saint-Mont. It is late ripening with tight clusters high in sugar and tannin.
Which international grape are important in the Pyreneean sub-region?
Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet France as blending partners.
Which four AOCs are clustered along the Ardour River on the fringes of Armagnac?
Madiran; Pacherene du Vic-Bilh;Saint-Mont; Tursan AOCs.
Where is Madiran located in Gascony?
On the left bank of the Adour River, equidistant from both the Atlantic and the Pyrenees. It is bordered by Saint-Mont to the north.
What is the climate in Madiran?
The weather is warm and dry during the growing season and has ample rainfall in Winter and Spring.
How does the Foehn winds affect Madiran?
It brings warm dry air and mitigates humidity and reduces disease pressure.
What are the soils of Madiran?
Pebble-studded limestone-rich clays and silts. Many contain iron.
When was Madiran AOC awarded? styles? Grapes?
Awarded 1948 for red only.
Red:(P) Tannat
(S) Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Fer Servadou.
What is the amount of Tannat that must be in the wines of Madiran? What are its common blend partners?
At least 50%. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Fer Servadou are partners.
What is “Pinenc” in Madiran?
Madiran name for Fer Servadou.
What is Bouchy in Madiran?
Cabernet Franc local name.
What is the character of Madiran red wines?
Deeply tannic, well structured which typically require time in cellar to soften and mellow.
Where is Pacherene du Vic-Bilh located?
It shares the same geographical area as Madiran.
How does Pacherene du Vic-Bilh differ from Madiran?
It is for white wines only.