The grape variety family originates from France. It has produced numerous mutations in different colours, which can also be found together on one vine and sometimes even on one bunch. There are three varieties with sometimes identical synonyms such as Bourret, Tarrain, Tarret, Terrain and Terret Bourret:

The varieties are among the oldest in the Languedoc. They probably originated in the Hérault department. It was possibly first mentioned as early as 1619, according to a reliable source in 1676. The parentage is unknown.
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