Wines made from Mauzac grapes of Languedoc
Discover the best wines made with Mauzac as a single variety or as a blend of Languedoc.
More informations about the variety Mauzac
Lively and distinctive whites with firm acidity and a lean palate, on typical aromas of green apple, pear, quince, honey, white flowers and waxy notes. Made as dry whites (Gaillac AOC), sweet passito-style wines and especially iconic sparkling wines: Blanquette de Limoux AOC and Blanquette méthode ancestrale AOC (the oldest documented sparkling method, 1531 at Saint-Hilaire). Also in Crémant de Limoux AOC. Native South-West French variety.
More informations about the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Sunny, generous southern reds: spicy, peppery Syrah, round, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), deep Mourvèdre, structured Carignan, supple Cinsault. From robust Corbières and Minervois to fresher Terrasses du Larzac, via Faugères on schist or taut Pic Saint-Loup. Lively, iodised Picpoul de Pinet whites (oysters), ample Roussanne and Marsanne. 14 sub-appellations, ~10,000 ha in regional AOC.
What are the typical flavors of the Mauzac grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Mauzac
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Mauzac
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Mauzac
- OakyPresent in 1% of Mauzac
- ButterPresent in 1% of Mauzac
- EarthPresent in 1% of Mauzac