Southwest France
The southwest is France's hidden cellar: deep-coloured Cahors Malbec, tannic Madiran, sparkling Gaillac and the honeyed sweets of Jurançon.
🍷 Red🍷 Dry white🍷 Sweet white
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Mixed maritime and continental |
| Geography | Diverse area south of Bordeaux toward the Pyrenees |
| Key appellations | Cahors · Madiran · Gaillac · Jurançon |
| Main grapes | Malbec, Tannat, Gros Manseng |
| Famous for | Cahors, Madiran, Gaillac sparkling |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Southwest France
The varieties that define this region's wines.
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Wine travel
Visiting Southwest France
Historic market towns, foie gras country and Pyrenean foothills reward the curious traveller.
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