Monbadon

The white grape variety originates from France. Synonyms are Aouba, Auba, Blanc de Cadillac, Burger, Cadillac, Caoba, Castillone a Montendre, Frontignan des Charentes, Grand Blanc, Gros Montils and Meslier d'Orléans. It is possibly named after the exact place of origin, the commune of Monbadon in the Gironde. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2000, it is probably a natural cross between Folle Blanche x Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano Toscano). The medium to late ripening, very productive vine is susceptible to botrytis. It yields acidic, neutral white wines for quick consumption. The almost extinct variety is cultivated in France in only small quantities in the Languedoc. In California, under the name Burger, it was one of the most widespread varieties until the 1950s, especially in the Central Valley, and simple jug wines (mass-produced wines) were made from it in large quantities. In 2016, no more stocks were reported (in 2010, there were still 498 hectares). Small stocks are also said to exist in Australia (Kym Anderson statistics).

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