The white grape variety originates from France. Synonyms are Angevine Oberlin, Anzhevin Oberlin, Bouquet Madeleine, Early Madeleine, Julioso Magdolna, Korai Magdolna, Madeleine Ambrée, Madeleine Blanche, Madeleine Blonde Oberlin, Madeleine Oberlin, Madlen, Madlen Oberlen, Maiulina and Republicain.
It was selected from a seedling in Colmar in Alsace, France, in 1903 by grower Christian Oberlin (1831-1915); Madeleine Angevine O.P. (open-pollinated) was specified in the breeding list. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2013, it is a presumably natural cross between Madeleine Angevine x Bouquet grape (Bukett grape). However, this is based on only 20 DNA markers (see Molecular genetics). However, the parent variety was not confirmed in a further analysis in 2021 (unknown).
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