Buzet AOC

Buzet is an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée for wine in South [West France |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.