Petit Meslier: Variety still grown in the Champagne region of France where it is used by at least one winery as a sparkling wine blend component along with Arbane and Fromenteau (Gris) wines. DNA checks have recently shown that the subject variety is possibly the result of a Gouais Blanc x Traminer cross. (Also see Meslier St Francois above).

 

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