The white grape variety originates from France. Synonyms are Annereau, Blanc Ramé, Blanc Ramét, Blayais, Bordeaux Blanc, Chalosse, Chalosse de Bordeaux, François Blanc, Gaillac, Gros Meslier, Meslier, Meslier Blanc, Meslier de Seine et Oise, Meslier d'Orléans, Meslier du Gatinais, Meslier du Gers, Meslier Gros, Meslier Jaune, Meslier Vert, Moscade, Moscadet, Pelegarie, Pelgarie and Purgarie. It should not be confused with Folle Blanche, Petit Meslier (Meslier Vert), Prúeras (Annereau) or Roublot...
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