Occitania Mauzac by Château Rives-Blanques

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lemon, apricot, beeswax, ripe pear, thyme

Palate: pear, peach, creamy mid-palate, subtle vanilla, crisp acidity

Fresh, vibrant 100% Mauzac. Mineral and bright with apricot and beeswax aromatics. Extra hang-time and oak give creamy mid-palate with subtle vanilla on the finish.

What it pairs with

Grilled white fish with herbs
Thyme and crisp acidity echo grilled fish and herbs.
Roast pork loin with apricots
Apricot and creamy mid-palate meet pork with stone fruit.
Fresh chèvre with figs
Beeswax and ripe pear balance fresh goat cheese and fig.

History

The grapes come from a parcel roughly divided between 70-year-old Mauzac bush vines and young vines grafted from the Mauzac Conservatory's collection of authentic, original stock of this historic grape variety. The estate operates a Mauzac Conservatory preserving 4,000 vines from 10 historic clones.

2005: First vintage of Occitania Mauzac bottled
2020: Mauzac Conservatory established to preserve 10 historic clones

Facts

Producer: Château Rives-Blanques · visiting guide
Grapes: Mauzac (100%)
Classification: AOC Limoux
Oak: Vinification in seasoned oak barrels; lees ageing
ABV: 13.0%
Price: €22-30 at retail
Drinking window: 2-10 from vintage
First vintage: 2005
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Occitania Mauzac

What does Occitania Mauzac taste like?

Lemon, apricot, beeswax, ripe pear and thyme on the nose; pear, peach, creamy mid-palate, subtle vanilla and crisp acidity on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Occitania Mauzac?

Drink between 2 and 10 years from vintage at 10-12 degrees Celsius. Mauzac gains honeyed depth with age.

What food pairs with Occitania Mauzac?

Grilled white fish with herbs is the canonical match; roast pork loin with apricots and fresh chèvre with figs also work well.

What grapes are in Occitania Mauzac?

100% Mauzac from a parcel of 70-year-old bush vines and young vines grafted from the Mauzac Conservatory's collection of historic clones.

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