The white grape variety originates from France. Synonyms are Krächeleder, Krächelnder, Krachender Süßling, Krachlampe, Krachmost, Kracher, Krach Gutedel and Krachgutedel. The name is possibly due to the hard-skinned berries that "crack" when eaten. The many German names indicate a (former) wide distribution in Germany and/or in the French Alsace. It is a somatic mutation of the Chasselas grape variety. In 2016, no stocks were reported under this name (statistics Kym Anderson).
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