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Where would you describe the winemaking area of Southwest France?

A

South of Bordeaux and north of the Languedoc with the Spanish Pyrenées as a border to the south.

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What is the climate of Southwest France?

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Continental

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Is the Southwest France region on the Atlantic or is it landlocked?

A

Landlocked

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What are the 2 main white grape varieties planted in Southwest France?

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  1. Petit Manseng
  2. Gros Manseng
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What are the 4 main red grape varieties planted in Southwest France?

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  1. Cabernet Sauvignon
  2. Merlot
  3. Côt (Malbec)
  4. Tannat
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What are the 3 AOPs of Southwest France you need to know for the Certified Exam?

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  1. Cahors AOP
  2. Madiran AOP
  3. Jurançon AOP
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  • What is the only style of wine allowed to be made in Cahors AOP?
  • Using what 3 permissible grapes?
A
  • Dry still red wines
  • Permissible grapes:
    1. Côt (Malbec)-dominant
    2. Merlot
    3. Tannat
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  • What is the only style of wine allowed to be made in Madiran AOP?
  • Using what 3 permissible grapes?
A
  • Dry still red wines
  • Permissible grapes:
    1. Tannat-dominant
    2. Cabernet Franc
    3. Cabernet Sauvignon
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What is the only color of wine allowed to be made in Jurançon?

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White wines

Can be dry or off-dry.

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10
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In Jurançon you’ll see wines labeled in one of two ways:

  1. Blanc Sec
  2. Blanc

What does each mean?

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  1. Blanc Sec - dry
  2. Blanc - off-dry
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Grapes have been cultivated in and around the region of Cahors AOP since this year.

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125 BC

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Name some classic dishes that pair with Cahors AOP, Madiran AOP, and Jurançon AOP.

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  • Duck breast
  • Rack of lamb
  • Foie Gras
  • Cassoulet
  • Dishes featuring Périgord truffles
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