Lauzet
White wine grape variety
Also known as Lauzet Jurancon
Lauzet is a white wine grape with signature aromas of pear, white blossom note, citrus. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Macabeo and Petit Manseng.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for pear and citrus fruit with subtle floral edge.
- Check acidity as medium-plus with low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Lauzet profile
- Coherent medium-bodied profile with medium acid anchor and white blossom note lift.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Jurancon · Bearn · Southwest France
- Classic styles: Near-extinct Jurancon white variety retained in small plantings for freshness and aromatic nuance · Delicate orchard-citrus profile with low tannin and moderate-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Lauzet a red or white grape variety?
Lauzet is a white wine grape variety.
What does Lauzet smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Lauzet include pear, white blossom note and citrus. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Lauzet?
Documented tells for Lauzet: Look for pear and citrus fruit with subtle floral edge. and Check acidity as medium-plus with low tannin..
What is Lauzet most often confused with in blind tasting?
Lauzet is most commonly confused with Macabeo, Petit Manseng and Gros Manseng. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Lauzet grown?
Classic regions for Lauzet include Jurancon, Bearn and Southwest France.