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South West

South West

The southwest of [France](/country/france) bears down on [Spain](/country/spain) from [Bordeaux](/region/bordeaux), sharing the Pyrénées mountains and Basque region with its southern neighbor, though also stretching eastward to [Provence](/region/provence).



Appellations of South West

Read more about Béarn AOC

Béarn AOC

Béarn is an appellation for red, white and rosé wines in South-West France. Unusual in that its geographic confines are not contiguous, Béarn AOC produces richly coloured, full-bodi...

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Read more about Bergerac AOC

Bergerac AOC

The picturesque town of Bergerac and its surrounding vineyards produce a range of different wine styles from the typical grapes of the Dordogne - Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and

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4 wines
Read more about Buzet AOC

Buzet AOC

Buzet is home to some interesting red, white and rosé wines. Located at the northern edge of the Armignac are in South West France, it is perhaps best known for its rustic, country style wines. The appellation was formerly called Côtes de Buzet.

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2 wines
Read more about Cahors AOC

Cahors AOC

With a dramatic setting in a meander of the river Lot, the charming city of Cahors and the region which extends around it, has been producing so-called ‘black wine’ from the Malbec grape, since the Middle Ages.

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12 wines
Read more about Comté Tolosan IGP

Comté Tolosan IGP

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Read more about Côtes de Duras AOC

Côtes de Duras AOC

Côtes de Duras is one of South West France’s good value appellations, known for its fruit-driven wines from marine and alluvial soils. Close to Bergerac, it typically gives wines from

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1 wine
Read more about Fronton AOC

Fronton AOC

Fronton is a small appellation known for producing wines from the ancient red Négrette variety. Château Bouissel is perhaps the most recognised producer from the area.

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7 wines
Read more about Gaillac AOC

Gaillac AOC

The red wines of Gaillac are known for their full bodied and spicy character, while whites are produced predominantly from Mauzac.

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4 wines
Read more about Jurançon AOC

Jurançon AOC

Produced from both Petit Manseng and Gros Manseng, Jurançon wines can be either dry or sweet and have taken on a sort of cult status in the wine world.

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6 wines
Read more about Madiran AOC

Madiran AOC

Madiran - a charming, picturesque village in southwest France - sits at the heart of the exciting wine appellation that shares its name. Established in 1948, Madiran AOC permits only red wines, predominantly from the ...

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11 wines
Read more about Monbazillac AOC

Monbazillac AOC

Monbazillac is a small appellation in the Dordogne region on South West France. It produces sweet wines from Muscadelle.

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Read more about Montravel AOC

Montravel AOC

Montravel is a small appellation near the town of Bergerac. It arguably produces Bergerac's wines. Produced with Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris, whites are dry, while red wines are g...

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2 wines
Read more about Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOC

Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOC

Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh is a small appellation in the South West of France that produces a dry and sweet white wine, often blended from Petit Courbu,

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3 wines
Read more about Pécharmant AOC

Pécharmant AOC

Pécharmant is a red wine appellation on the edge of Bergerac.

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Read more about Saussignac AOC

Saussignac AOC

Saussignac is a tiny appellation famed for its sweet wines.

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