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Mauzac

Mauzac wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Medium
Origin
France
Top region
Limoux
2
Key regions
3
Pairings
2
Synonyms

Mauzac is a white grape variety, with its roots in South West France, France.

The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.

The tasting note runs to honey and green apple.

It is planted most seriously in Limoux and Gaillac.

In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, not specified. vigour and a preference for warm.

It blends readily with Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Muscadelle and Len de l’El.

On other labels it goes by Mauzac Blanc and Blanquette.

At the table it suits sushi, fried chicken and sydney rock oysters.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
None
Acidity
High
Sweetness
Varies
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
honeygreen apple
Styles
stillsparkling

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 Sushi
02 Fried chicken
03 Sydney rock oysters

Also labelled.

Mauzac Blanc, Blanquette.

Bottles to look for.

  • Antech Blanquette de Limoux 'M Le Mauzac' Brut, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Antech Blanquette de Limoux 'M Le Mauzac' l'Ancestrale, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Antech Blanquette de Limoux 'M Le Mauzac' Reserve Extra Brut, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Antech Blanquette de Limoux Cuvee Francoise Brut, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Antech Blanquette de Limoux Reserve Brut, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Baron Maxime Blanquette de Limoux Blanc de Blancs Gold Reserve Brut, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Domaine Collin Cremant de Limoux Cuvee Tradition Brut, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Domaine de Tholomies Cremant de Limoux Brut, Languedoc-Roussillion, France

Mauzac: common questions

01.
What does Mauzac taste like?
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Mauzac tastes of honey and green apple. The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Mauzac from?
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Mauzac originates in South West France, France.
03.
Where is Mauzac grown?
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The key regions for Mauzac are Limoux and Gaillac.
04.
What food pairs with Mauzac?
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Pour it with sushi, fried chicken and sydney rock oysters.
05.
What else is Mauzac called?
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Mauzac is also labelled Mauzac Blanc and Blanquette.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.

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