Marselan
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| Marselan | |
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| Grape (Vitis) | |
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| Marselan grapes | |
| Color of berry skin | Noir |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Origin | France |
| Notable regions | Languedoc, California |
Marselan is a French wine grape that is a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. It was first bred in 1961 near the French town of Marseillan. The vine is grown mostly in the Languedoc region with some plantings on Northern Coast of California. The grape produces a medium body red wine.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ L. Alley "New French Wine Grape Arrives in US Market" The Wine Spectator pg 17 Sept. 30, 2007
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