France: The South West

The wine region of South West France encompasses numerous small scattered areas that combine to produce an impressive range of excellent value wines with diverse stylistic influences from Bordeaux, Spain, Languedoc-Roussillon, and The Rhône. The brandy-producing region of Armagnac is situated within Gascony and the wine region of South West France, and some of its grapes are used to make Vin de Pays under the designation Vin de Pays de Côtes de Gascogne. The areas closest to Bordeaux produce wines in a style similar to those of Bordeaux, and largely from the same grape varieties. Further south, the wine produced is still rather similar to those of Bordeaux, but several grape varieties not used in Bordeaux are common, such as Tannat, popular in the wines of Madiran AOC. Finally, in the areas closest to the Pyrenees, wines are made from local varieties, such as Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng.

	Château de Cabidos Petit Manseng Sec Cuvée Comte Philippe 2006 Bin No. CABISEC06 Price: £18.00 Château de Cabidos specialises in Petit Manseng, which is a local grape variety now gaining international recognition for its open bunches, thick skins, low yields and intense flavours if left to dry on the vine. The Petit Manseng harvest for the dry wine usually takes place between 1st November and 20th November, and the grapes are slightly overripe. The dry wine is mainly a cuvée made with the estate's younger vines. The Cabidos winery ha ..
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	Château Le Payral Sauvignon Sémillon Bergerac Blanc 2009 - Southwest France Bin No. CLPBB09 Price: £8.00 The Château Le Payral Bergerac Blanc is a white wine made using three white grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc (60%); Semillon (35%); and Muscadelle (5%). Grapes for this white wine are grown on 12.5 hectares of vineyard situated about 20km South West of Bergerac on clay-limestone grounds. The vineyard occupies and excellent South West exposure on the hillside allowing for optimum grape production. After harvest the grapes undergo a rigorous ..
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	The Original Malbec 2009 - Domaine Rigal, Cahors Bin No. ORIGMALB09 Price: £7.75 The Original Malbec from Domaine Rigal is a red wine made from 100% Malbec grapes grown in the heart of the Lot Valley between Cahors and Luzech. High levels of sun exposure and limited supply of water allows the Malbec vines to grow strong and the grapes to reach optimum ripeness. At harvest time careful grape selection from the individual sites is undertaken before being quickly transported to winery to maintain optimum freshness. Fermentat ..
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