Wines made from Mauzac grapes of Haute Vallee de l'Aude
Discover the best wines made with Mauzac as a single variety or as a blend of Haute Vallee de l'Aude.
More informations about the variety Mauzac
Mauzac is a grape variety, black or white (the white one is better known), originating from the South-West. It is mainly cultivated in the vineyards of Gaillac and Limoux (where it is called blanquette), on about 5,000 hectares. mauzac has medium-sized bunches, composed of berries whose colour can vary from green to red depending on the maturity of the grapes. This grape variety likes limestone and clay-limestone soils, and it is here that it is most productive. Its white wines are fat, with little acidity and marked by aromas of ripe apple, pear, honey, quince, vanilla and violet, typical of the great sweet wines of Gaillac. mauzac also produces the famous Blanquette-de-Limoux in rural method. In this region, Mauzac is competing with Sauvignon, Chenin and Chardonnay, especially for sparkling wines which are more similar to Champagne. It is also used in some appellations such as Entre-deux-Mers, Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux, Côtes-de-Duras, Vins-de-Lavilledieu...
More informations about the region of Pays d'Oc
The wine region of Haute Vallee de l'Aude is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Begude or the Domaine Begude produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Haute Vallee de l'Aude are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Haute Vallee de l'Aude often reveals types of flavors of cherry, honey or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of cranberry, grapefruit or peach.