Wines made from Mauzac grapes of Vin de Pays
Discover the best wines made with Mauzac as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de Pays.
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 Pays d'Oc
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
What are the typical flavors of the Mauzac grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Mauzac
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Mauzac
- EarthPresent in 2% of Mauzac
- OakPresent in 2% of Mauzac
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Mauzac
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Mauzac
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Mauzac
- LemonPresent in 1% of Mauzac