Buzet AOC explained

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.

Geography

Buzet's production area is spread across and is bordered by Garonne and the great Landes forest. The wine region stretches across 27 communes: Buzet-sur-Baïse.

Wine production

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

• List of vins de primeur

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.

External links

• The website for Buzet winemakers
• The Buzet appellation put forward by www.vitis.org
• The website of an independent Buzet winemaker, Domaine du Pech
• The website for Chateau Sauvagneres (the Therasse family)