Southern grape which origin seems to be the Provence, it reached the Rhone Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon and even North Africa (Algeria). Genetic analyzes have revealed that it is parent with Rivairenc or Aspiran. In South Africa, it was crossed with the Pinot noir to give a very cultured hybrid: Pinotage.

It is part of vine appellations Châteauneuf du Pape, Côtes du Rhône, Côtes de Provence, Languedoc, …

It gives generally a low alcoholic wine, deficient in acidity and color, allowing blends to be drunk young. On hillsides, wines get a beautiful red color, soft, fruity, with a pleasant scent.

Aromas of almond, linden blossom, raspberry, hazelnut, ...