Camaralet is a white

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that is grown primarily in Southwest France. While historically known for its strong aromatics and flavor profile, the grape has been declining in importance and planting and is now nearly extinct.J. Robinson ''Jancis Robinson's Guide to Wine Grapes'' pg 42 Oxford University Press 1996

Relationship to other grapes

The Camaralet may have some relation to another grape grown in Jurançon and Béarn AOCs,

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which is also known under the synonym ''Camaralet noir'', but

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has shown that the two varieties are distinct and not color mutations of one or the other. However, the two varieties share several synonyms.J. Robinson, J. Harding and J. Vouillamoz ''Wine Grapes - A complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavours'' pgs 179-180, Allen Lane 2012

Synonyms

Various synonyms have been used to describe Camaralet and its wines, including Camaralet blanc, Camaralet à Fleurs Femelles, Camaralet de Lasseube, Camarau, Camaraou blanc, Gentil aromatique, Moustardet and Petit Camarau.

References

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