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Where is the Dordogne?
The Dordogne lies to the east of the Entre-Deux-Mers vineyards.
What is the climate of The Dordogne?
Similar to that of Bordeaux, being moderate maritime, however with less of the maritime influence.
What are the major appellations of The Dordogne, and what do they produce?
Bergerac, producing the same varieties as Bordeaux
& Monbazillac, producing good value botrytised wines form Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
What are the important production areas of South West France?
Cahors
Côtes de Gascogne
Madiran
& Juraçon
What style of wine does Cahors produce?
Cahors historically produces tannic, intense, long lived reds produced mainly from Malbec, although Merlot and Tannat are also produced here.
What style of wine do the Côtes de Gascogne produce?
These wines are usually dry, light-bodied whites made from Ugni Blanc.
What style of wine does Madiran produce?
A highly tannic blend led by Tannat.
What style of wine does Jurançon produce?
The Jurançon produces both dry and sweet styles of white wines. The most important are sweet wines made from Petit Manseng that is free of Botrytis, though undergoes passerillage. ( )
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