The red grape variety originates from France. Synonyms are Bourdalès, Franc Noir, Gamay de Châtillon, Gamay Groslot, Grolleau de Cinq-Mars, Grolleau des Mahé, Grolleau de Touraine, Grolleau de Tourraine, Grolleau de Tours, Groslot, Groslot de Vallères, Groslot Noir, Moinard, Moinard Noir and Pineau de Saumur. Despite seemingly suggestive synonyms, it should not be confused with the Gamay or Gascon (Franc Noir) varieties. According...
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