Fromenteau

Fromenteau (sometimes called Beurot) is the name for several grape varieties, most importantly the medieval name for a Burgundian variety which had pale red berries and white juice, and is probably the ancestor of Pinot gris.

It is also used as a synonym for the several grapes

Roussanne of the Rhône

Other usages

Fromenteau Gris is furthermore a synonym of Pinot Gris
Fromenteau Rouge a synonym of Savagnin Rose and possibly Gewürztraminer

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