Buzet AOC


Buzet is an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée 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.

Geographic Location

Buzet's production area is spread across and is bordered by Garonne and the great Landes forest.

Wine production

Overview

The wine region stretches across 27 communes: Buzet-sur-Baïse.

Grape varieties

The following grape varieties are used: