Welcome! I’m Christine Manning with the Wine Education Institute, and I’m taking you on an advanced tour of the fascinating wine regions of Dordogne and Southwest France! While the Dordogne sits right next to Bordeaux, we explore why they are distinct appellations. We’ll cover the geographical context, climate factors, and the dominant, often unique, grape varieties that define this expansive region. This is a must-watch session for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of French wine, especially those preparing for their WSET exams!
Dive into the diversity of Southwest France! We start with the Bordeaux-adjacent Dordogne, featuring the reliable sweet white wines of Monbazillac and the versatile reds and whites of Bergerac. Then, we move up the Garonne to the ‘black wines’ of Cahors, dominated by Malbec, and the powerful, age-worthy Tannat of Madiran. We’ll also explore the light-bodied, green-apple-aroma white wines of Côtes de Gascogne and the complex, high-acidity sweet wines of Jurançon, made using the passerillage method. Join us to explore these intriguing, distinct wines and be fully prepared for your next exam. Cheers!
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00:00:00 00:00:53 Introduction
00:00:53 00:01:09 About the Dordogne
00:01:09 00:02:01 Bergerac & Monbazillac
00:02:01 00:02:15 Southwest France
00:02:15 00:03:05 Cahors
00:03:05 00:03:27 Côtes de Gascogne IGP
00:03:27 00:03:47 Madiran
00:03:47 00:04:31 Jurançon
00:04:31 00:04:52 Conclusion