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Whether champagne has a red variant (i.e. noir de noirs)

Whether there is a Grand Cru classification in the Pomerol area

Why there was sabre-rattling between the then monarchies of Germany and France over a ship christening

Whether a red variety can be created by crossing white grape varieties

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This white grape variety is a new breed between Riesling x Muscat St. Laurent. The crossing was made by the French breeder Christian Oberlin (1831-1915) in Colmar(Alsace, France). Incidentally, the same parents also produced the varieties Bouquet Riesling, Diamond Muscat, Edelmuskat,...

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