Petit Meslier
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Petit Meslier is a rare white wine grape that is a minor component of some Champagne blends. It is valued for its ability to retain acidity even in hot vintages.
[Meslier]
Also known as, Burger, Caoba, Meslier d'Orleans.
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MESLIER ST FRANCOIS: Has several synonym names including Bordeaux Blanc. Recent DNA checks have revealed that the parentage is possibly a Gouais Blanc x Chenin Blanc cross. No other details as yet.
These forgotten varieties, which may still be legally vinified (although new plantings are forbidden), include Petit Meslier, Arbanne, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris (sometimes referred to as Fromenteau), ...
Also has the alias name Picpoul. In the Cotes de St-Mont VDQS zone adjoining the Madiran AC of SW France it is known as the Meslier. In Spain the variety has the name Picapoll. Also has synonym names Avello and Picpoule Blanc.
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