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| Describe the climate in the South-West region of France. |
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| Similar to that of Bordeaux, but with less moderating maritime influence. |
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| What is the major AC of the South-West region? |
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Bergerac AC may be used for:
a) Red wines only
b) White wines only
c) Red and white wines |
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| Monbazillac AC and Saussignac AC produce what style of wine? |
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| The best dry white wines of the South-West region are from: |
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Pécharmant AC is best known for its:
a) botrytised sweet wines
b) dry white wines
c) red wines |
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Buzet AC is best known for its:
a) botrytised sweet wines
b) dry white wines
c) red wines
d) rosé wines |
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| What is the most important grape variety in Cahors AC? |
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| Describe the qualities of a Cahors AC wine. |
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| Deeply colored, high in tannin, with intense dark berry fruit notes that give way to cedar and earth with age. |
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| Madiran AC is made from what grape variety? |
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| What grape varieties go into Cahors AC? |
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| Malbec (Auxerrois), Merlot, Tannat |
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| Describe the qualities of a Côtes de Gascogne IGP wine. |
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| Aromatic, crisp light white wines made from Armagnac varieties (Ugni Blanc and Baco 22A), with aromas and flavors of green apples. |
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| What is the most important grape variety that goes into Jurançon AC? |
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| Describe the qualities of a Jurançon AC wine. |
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| Sweet, high acid wines from grapes that have undergone passerillage. These wines have a pronounced apricot, grapefruit aroma that is sometimes accompanied with new oak. |
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| What grape varieties go into Monbazillac AC? |
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| Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc |
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| Describe the climate in Bordeaux. |
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| Moderate maritime climate with very high rainfall. |
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Which of the following is presents a challenge to growers in Bordeaux?
a) Rot from heavy rainfall
b) Spring frost
c) Summer hail
d) Nematodes |
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| a) Rot from heavy rainfall |
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| What recent developments in harvesting methods have contributed to improving grape quality in Bordeaux? |
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| VSP, green harvesting, and leaf stripping |
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