Buzet is an appellation in South West France, France.
Growers build the wines around Merlot, filling out the blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc, plus two more.
Vines root into clay, gravel and limestone.
The climate is maritime/oceanic, running continental and mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as riverside.
Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows fruit-forward and approachable, crisp and refreshing and primarily made from cabernet franc.
Producers worth knowing include Vignerons de Buzet.
Pour them alongside beef & venison, tomato-based dishes, charcuterie and grilled meats.
Serve chilled.
Keeps for 5 to 7 years.
In the glass.
Red: Fruit-forward and approachable.
White: Crisp and refreshing.
Rosé: Primarily made from cabernet franc.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Baron d'Ardeuil Vieilles Vignes, Buzet, France
- Buzet Grande Reserve, Buzet, France
- Carte d'Or, Buzet, France
- Chateau de Gueyze, Buzet, France
- Chateau de Salles, Buzet, France
- Chateau du Bouchet, Buzet, France
- Chateau Padere, Buzet, France
- Courege-Longue Family Reserve, Buzet, France
At the table.
- Beef & Venison
- Tomato-based Dishes
- Charcuterie
- Grilled Meats
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
- Keeps for 5 to 7 years.
Nearby regions.
Buzet: common questions
01.What grapes is Buzet known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Buzet make?+
03.Where is Buzet?+
04.What food goes with Buzet wine?+
05.How long does Buzet wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider South West France guide.