The red grape variety originates from France. The name refers to the colour of the stems (brun = brown) and the characteristic fork-shaped split grapes (fourche = fork). Synonyms are Brun d'Auriol, Brun de Farnous, Brun Fourcat, Brunfourka, Caula, Caula Noir, Caula Noir de Vaucluse, Farnous, Floura, Flouron, Mançonnet, Morrastell Flourat, Moulan, Moureau, Mourrastel Flourat, Mouzeau, Mulon, Plant de Bordeaux, Ribier and Tinto Gallego.

According to DNA analyses carried out in 2013, it originates from a presumably natural cross between Paugayen x Bests R 2 V 73, although this is based on only 20 DNA markers (see Molecular genetics). Due to morphological similarities, it should not be confused with the Chichaud, Cinsaut or Pinot Noir varieties.
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