Southwest France

data

63669 million square meters, 8% are French vineyards, 52% are AOC. 5000 producers, 557 million bottles, 50% dry red, maritime climate


history

The most diverse areas. Wine history is similar to Bordeaux (very close geologically). But the degree of development and reputation is different


Grape varieties

White grapes: Muscadelle; Gros Manseng; Sauvignon Blanc; Semillon;

Cabernet Sauvignon; Melot; Tannat; Malbec; Cabernet Franc; Cabernet Franc; Cabernet Sauvignon;


category

A.O.C.,Vin de Pays, Vin de Table,


Style / taste

Wine from Bergerac, Pecharmant and Montravel are rich and fruity; dry white wine also have fresh fruit flavors.

The wine of Cotes de Bergerac, Cotes de Montravel and Haut-Montravel is velvety, elegant and fruity. Monbazillac white wine is a good sweet wine with a honey flavor.

Cahors' red wines are rich, spicy and black berries flavors.

Gaillac's white wine is supple and fruity; red and rosé are balanced.

Côte de Frontonnais red wine is soft and easy to drink and fruity.

The red and white wines of Cotes de Durus and Buzet are very similar to the wine of Bordeaux.

Wine from Madiran with a deep red color is rich, moist, balanced and meticulous, moderate alcoholic and lively.

Juranon's white wine is refreshing, with the flavor of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and cloves.

Bearn and Irouleguy red wine are rich, while rosé wines are fruity.