Auxerrois blanc | |
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Grape (Vitis) | |
Color of berry skin | Blanc |
Species | Vitis vinifera |
Also called | Auxerrois, Pinot Auxerrois (more) |
Origin | France |
Notable regions | Alsace |
VIVC number | 792 |
Auxerrois blanc (pronounced [o.sɛ.ʁwa blɑ̃]) or Auxerrois Blanc de Laquenexy is a white wine grape prevalent in the French region of Alsace, and is also grown in neighbouring Germany and Luxembourg. It is a full sibling of Chardonnay that is often blended with the similar Pinot blanc.[1]