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of French origin, today planted primarily in the Central Valley. Its French name is Monbadon.Monbadon
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, Burger was a majority variety but its influence has steadily decreased and now it is used primarily in bulk

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production. J. Robinson ''Jancis Robinson's Wine Course'' Third Edition pg 101 Abbeville Press 2003

Synonyms

Burger is also known under the synonyms Aouba, Auba, Berger, Blanc de Cadillac, Burger, Cadillac, Caoba, Castillone à Montendre, Frontignan, Frontignan des Charentes, Grand Blanc, Gros Montils, Meslier d'Orleans, Monbadon, and Ugni de Montpellier.

References

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