Buzet AOC
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Buzet is an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) for wine in South West France, in the department of Lot-et-Garonne.
History
[edit]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
[edit]Buzet's production area is spread across 1,800 hectares (4,400 acres) and is bordered by Garonne and the great Landes forest. The wine region stretches across 27 communes: Buzet-sur-Baïse.
Wine production
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Grape varieties
[edit]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
[edit]Notes and references
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Bibliography
[edit]- 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.