The white grape variety originates from France. Synonyms are Pascal, Pascaou, Pascaou Blanc, Pascau and Plant Pascal.
It was first mentioned as Pascau Blanc in 1715 as a "very common variety". The parentage is unknown. Nothing is known about a possible relationship to the red variety Monica Nera (with the synonym Pascal Noir). Direct descendants through natural crosses are the varieties Sicilien and Téoulier Blanc.
The late-maturing, high-yielding vine is very susceptible to powdery mildew and botrytis, but is resistant to drought. It produces neutral, low-alcohol white wines without any particular finesse.
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