Title: WSET Level 3 / WSET Level 3 C14 - The Dordogne And

Front: What is the wine growing area to the east of Entre-Deux-Mers?
Back: The Dordogne

Front: What is the climate like in the Dordogne?
Back: Similar to that of Bordeaux, though with less moderation from the ocean

Front: What is the major appellation within the Dordogne?
Back: Bergerac

Front: What wines are made in Bergerac?
Back: Red and whites from the same varieties as Bordeaux

Front: What is the less major appellation in the Dordogne?
Back: Monbazillac

Front: What kind of wines are made in Monbazillac?
Back: Good value botrytised sweet wines from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc

Front: What are the main appellations composing South West France?
Back: CahorsCôtes de GascogneMadiranJurançon

Front: Where is Cahors?
Back: To the east of Bordeaux on either side of the River Lot

Front: What's the historical name for wines from Cahors? What style were they
Back: Black WinesVery tannic and long-lived
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Name: What's the historical name for wines from Cahors?

Front: What are the three broad land-types in Cahors that give rise to the differing modern styles?
Back: The fertile valley bottomThe poorer soils of the slopesThe plateau above

Front: What's the most important grape variety in Cahors?
Back: Malbec

Front: What are Cahors' other varieties?
Back: MerlotTan at

Front: Describe Cahors Malbec at its best
Back: Oak-agedDeep in colourHigh tanninIntense dark-berried fruitMature to reveal cedar and Earth

Front: Broadly speaking, what classification of wines are generally produced to the southeast of Bordeaux? What is the most important appellation for this?
Back: IGP winesCôtes de Gascoigne

Front: Describe wines from Côtes de Gascogne
Back: Made from Ugni BlancDry, light-bodied whitesAromas and flavours of green apples

Front: What appellation lies just south of Côtes de Gascogne toward the Pyrenees?
Back: Madiran

Front: Describe wines from Madiran
Back: Made from TannatDeeply colouredHigh tannin

Front: What is traditionally needed to make Madiran more drinkable?
Back: Extended periods of bottle-ageing to soften tannins

Front: How are Madiran wines different today?
Back: Riper grapes and modern winemaking techniques result in higher levels of softer, riper tannins

Front: Which appellation is found right in the foothills of the Pyrenees?
Back: Jurançon

Front: Which wine styles are made in Jurançon?
Back: Dry and sweet

Front: What are the most important wines in Jurançon?
Back: Complex sweet wines

Front: What are Jurançon's famously complex sweet wines made from? What is the key feature of this variety?
Back: Petit MansengHigh acid
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Name: What are Jurançon's famously complex sweet wines made from?

Front: How do Petit Manseng grapes of Jurançon achieve a suitable level of sugar for its wines?
Back: Passerillage

Front: What do the wines of Jurançon taste of?
Back: Pronounced apricot and grapefruit with occasional spicy notes from oak