Mauzac Noir
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Feuille Ronde, Mauzac Noir du Lot-et-Garonne
Mauzac Noir is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red plum, sour cherry, black cherry. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Duras and Fer Servadou.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for sour-cherry and herbal tones over jammy black-fruit concentration.
- Check acidity as medium-plus with a medium-plus body and moderate tannin.
Confidence signals
- Savory plum-cherry and herb profile
- Medium-plus acidity with moderate tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Gaillac · Lot-et-Garonne · Southwest France
- Classic styles: Historic Southwest French red with savory plum-cherry profile and moderate tannic frame · Rare revival red in Gaillac with herbal-earthy detail and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Mauzac Noir a red or white grape variety?
Mauzac Noir is a red wine grape variety.
What does Mauzac Noir smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Mauzac Noir include red plum, sour cherry, black cherry and plum. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Mauzac Noir?
Documented tells for Mauzac Noir: Look for sour-cherry and herbal tones over jammy black-fruit concentration. and Check acidity as medium-plus with a medium-plus body and moderate tannin..
What is Mauzac Noir most often confused with in blind tasting?
Mauzac Noir is most commonly confused with Duras, Fer Servadou and Negrette. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Mauzac Noir grown?
Classic regions for Mauzac Noir include Gaillac, Lot-et-Garonne and Southwest France.