Buzet AOC
Buzet is an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) for wine in South West France, in the department of Lot-et-Garonne.
History
Originally known as Côtes de Buzet, it was a Vin Délimité de Qualité Supérieure from 1953, and was promoted to AOC status in 1973. In 1986, the name was changed from Côtes de Buzet to Buzet.
Geographic Location
Buzet's production area is spread across 1,800 hectares (4,400 acres) and is bordered by Garonne and the great Landes forest.
Wine production
Overview
The wine region stretches across 27 communes: Buzet-sur-Baïse.
Grape varieties
The following grape varieties are used:
- for white wines: Muscadelle, Sauvignon and Sémillon
- for red wines: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Côt and Merlot.
See also
Notes and references
Bibliography
- Periodical: Les amis des côtes-de-buzet, Tome I, no.1-9, Autumn 1963 to Autumn 1967, Buzet-sur-Baïse. Periodical: Les amis des côtes-de-buzet, Tome II, no.10-18, Spring 1968 to Autumn 1972, Buzet-sur-Baïse. Periodical: Les amis des côtes-de-buzet, Special Edition, no.19-20, Spring 1973 to Autumn 1973, Buzet-sur-Baïse.
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