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Where is the Dordogne? |
The Dordogne lies to the east of the Entre-Deux-Mers vineyards. |
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What is the climate of The Dordogne? |
Similar to that of Bordeaux, being moderate maritime, however with less of the maritime influence. |
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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. |
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What are the important production areas of South West France? |
Cahors Côtes de Gascogne Madiran & Juraçon |
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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. |
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What style of wine do the Côtes de Gascogne produce? |
These wines are usually dry, light-bodied whites made from Ugni Blanc. |
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What style of wine does Madiran produce? |
A highly tannic blend led by Tannat. |
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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. ( ) |
