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Bouvier is a Central European grape variety that produces golden-yellow, mild white wines with a Muscat-like aroma. Many winemakers use it for their noble sweet wines, as this is where Bouvier truly shines.
The Bouvier has a unique history. Around 1900, winegrower Clotard Bouvier from present-day Slovenia (then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire) "discovered" a vine of this grape in his vineyard. He began cultivating it, and a few years later, he successfully sold "his Bouvier" throughout the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
The Bouvier is likely a cross between a Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, or perhaps Pinot Noir with another grape. Some believe the unknown parent grape is Chardonnay, but this has not been proven. For now, the Bouvier remains a sweet orphan grape.
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